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Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Expresses Discomfort with Investigation

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Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Expresses Discomfort with Investigation
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago

What happened

Minister Ze'ev Elkin testified in the Jerusalem District Court for Case 2000 involving Netanyahu, expressing surprise at his role in the trial and discomfort with the criminal investigation into political activities.

  • 01Minister Ze'ev Elkin testified in Netanyahu's Case 2000 trial in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
  • 02Elkin was surprised to be called by the defense after being considered a key figure by the prosecution.
  • 03He underwent extensive police interrogations despite parliamentary immunity.
  • 04Elkin criticized the criminalization of political processes as dangerous to parliamentary work.
  • 05Prime Minister Netanyahu briefly attended Elkin's testimony before leaving early.

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Benjamin NetanyahuArnon Mozes
OrganizationsYedioth Ahronoth
PlacesJerusalem

Full coverage · 8 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

SrugimRight · Hebrew10 minutes ago
Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu Trial, Expresses Discomfort with Investigation
YnetCenter · Hebrew44 minutes ago
Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial Expressing Discomfort
Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago
Prosecutor and Defense Clash Over Finance Minister Elkin’s Testimony in Netanyahu Trial
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Finance Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu's Corruption Trial as PM Attends Court
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Finance Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu's Corruption Trial as PM Attends Court
Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago
Minister Ze'ev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu's Case 2000 as PM Attends Court
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Zeev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu Corruption Trial Amid Prosecutor Objections
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Netanyahu to Attend Jerusalem District Court for Ze'ev Elkin's Defense Testimony
YnetCenter · Hebrew5 hours ago
Finance Minister Zeev Elkin Testifies in Netanyahu's 'Thousand Cases' Trial in Jerusalem

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