The ongoing corruption trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, covering Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000 on charges including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, remains in the defense-witness phase after his testimony concluded in June 2026 following 98 hearings. Jerusalem District Court judges have repeatedly highlighted evidentiary weaknesses in the central bribery allegation tied to regulatory benefits for Bezeq and Walla, reiterating calls for prosecutors to reassess that count without directing withdrawal. Proceedings face continued scheduling disputes, security constraints, and no firm timeline for closing arguments or a verdict, which could extend years. These factors, alongside historical patterns of prolonged Israeli political trials and discussions of potential plea arrangements, underpin trader consensus favoring no conviction in the near term.