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Justice Minister Levin Calls Bribery Charge Against Netanyahu Fabricated, Urges End to Trial
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Justice Minister Yariv Levin criticized the bribery charge against Prime Minister Netanyahu as fabricated and called for ending the trial either by pardon or dismissal, following judges' remarks on Case 4000.
- 01Justice Minister Yariv Levin claims bribery charge against Netanyahu was fabricated.
- 02Judges in Netanyahu's trial suggested prosecution consider dropping bribery charge in Case 4000.
- 03Levin says law enforcement leaders have a last chance to restore system's dignity.
- 04He highlights severe damage to public trust and Israel's reputation from the trial.
- 05Levin calls to end the trial via pardon or dismissal to stop the destructive impact.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Justice Minister Levin Calls Bribery Charge Against Netanyahu Fabricated, Urges End to Trial
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Justice Minister Levin Demands Pardon or Dismissal in Netanyahu Bribery Case
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Defense Minister Katz Joins Smotrich in Criticizing Indictment Against Netanyahu
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 29, 2026
Defense and Finance Ministers Demand Cancellation of Netanyahu's Corruption Trial After Judges Question Bribery Charge
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