Dramatic development in Netanyahu's cases: Attorney General is willing to negotiate a plea deal

[48789] Dramatic development in Netanyahu's cases: Attorney General is willing to negotiate a plea deal

The Attorney General informed the President's Residence that she is willing to conduct contacts for a plea deal with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, without preconditions and in parallel with the ongoing trial.

Legal development: Contacts for a plea deal in the 1000, 2000, and 4000 cases

On the night between May 2 and 3, 2026, a turning point occurred in the cases of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports by Amit Segal and other media outlets, the Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, responded positively to President Isaac Herzog's proposal to open negotiations for formulating a plea deal in the 1000, 2000, and 4000 cases.

Details of the agreements and conditions

According to the reports, the Attorney General clarified that she is willing to hold a "proper" discussion on the matter, as she was willing, in her words, "all along" (according to Moti Kastel). In a report by Amir Ettinger and Yuval Segev, it was emphasized that the negotiations will be held without preconditions, and more importantly – without stopping the trial currently underway.

Political and public context

The reports reflect different approaches in covering the event. Moti Kastel chose to refer to the Attorney General as "dismissed," an expression reflecting a critical stance toward her among government supporters. Conversely, Israel News IL and News from the Field on Telegram covered the matter with a factual report. In News Scene, it was noted that the decision was made after prolonged deliberations in the circles of both sides and that the President clarified in advance that he would not request the freezing of legal proceedings.

The Attorney General's announcement constitutes a significant change in tone regarding the presidential initiative, after there were initial doubts whether the talks would come to fruition in light of the parties' positions.