In a stunning update, the judges have once again informed prosecutors they face serious difficulties proving the bribery charge in Case 4000. After years of testimony — including Netanyahu’s own cross-examination — the court reiterated its earlier 2023 concerns and urged the prosecution to drop the central charge. Yet much of the mainstream media has downplayed this bombshell.

Former fierce critic Eldad Yaniv revealed how senior police investigators were briefing journalists to reinforce the “guilty” narrative long before the evidence was fully heard. This wasn’t just a legal case — it fueled five elections, political boycotts, and deep national division.