Israel’s Netanyahu in the dock
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes on trial in Jerusalem marking a historic low for Israel – a sitting prime minister facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. He denies all wrongdoing
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CASE 1000
Charges: Fraud and breach of trust
Case alleges that Netanyahu and wife Sara wrongfully received gifts worth almost 700,000 shekels (€182,000) from Arnon Milchan (inset above), Hollywood producer
and Israeli citizen, and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer (top right)
In return Netanyahu helped Milchan with his business interests. Milchan and Packer deny any wrongdoing
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CASE 2000
Charges: Fraud and breach of trust
Case involves alleged illicit quid pro quo deal between Netanyahu and Arnon Mozes (above) – controller of Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper – that would have seen prime minister weaken rival newspaper Yisrael Hayom. Mozes denies any wrongdoing
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CASE 4000
Charges: Bribery, fraud and breach of trust

Case alleges Netanyahu granted regulatory favours to telecom company Bezeq, and long-time controlling shareholder and former chairman Saul Elovitch (inset above)
In return Netanyahu allegedly sought positive coverage of himself and his wife on Elovitch-owned news and media website Walla
 
Elovitch and his wife deny any wrongdoing
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Sources: Reuters, Jerusalem Post Pictures: Associated Press, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS