Minister Ze'ev Elkin Challenges Netanyahu Trial, Reveals Political Influence on Media
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 20 hours ago
What happened
Minister Ze'ev Elkin testified in Netanyahu's Case 2000 trial, revealing politicians' influence over media content and criticizing police investigations as infringing parliamentary immunity. He defended political-media interactions as normal, challenging the prosecution's bribery claims. The case centers on Netanyahu's alleged deal with a newspaper publisher to secure favorable coverage.
- 01Ze'ev Elkin testified that politicians dictate media columns, misleading the public.
- 02He revealed media executives pressured politicians to cancel government ads affecting revenues.
- 03Elkin argued political-media interaction is a normal part of politics, not bribery.
- 04The prosecution tried to discredit Elkin due to his political ties to Netanyahu, but the court rejected this.
- 05Elkin criticized police probes as violating parliamentary immunity and interfering with politics.
- 06Case 2000 involves Netanyahu allegedly seeking media favors in exchange for legislation limiting a rival newspaper.
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