James Packer to Testify Remotely in Netanyahu Corruption Trial After Funding Defense

James Packer to Testify Remotely in Netanyahu Corruption Trial After Funding Defense

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Australian billionaire James Packer agreed to give remote testimony in the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, refusing to travel to Israel for in-person evidence. Earlier, Packer’s company transferred at least $1.25 million to the Tel Aviv law firm Hadad Roth Shenhar that is defending Netanyahu, prompting questions about possible conflicts of interest as the trial proceeds.

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James Packer Hadad Roth Shenhar Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli authorities Transparency International (Australia)

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Tel Aviv Israel Australia United States

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All three claims regarding transfers involving Australian billionaire James Packer or his firm on October 26 and 27, 2026, were partially confirmed, indicating that the main events of the transfers were verified but some specific details, such as exact amounts or precise dates, were not fully confirmed.

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October 27, 2026
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James Packer’s Company Paid $1.25 Million to Law Firm Representing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
James Packer’s Company Paid $1.25 Million to Law Firm Representing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

CEOWORLD magazine • 27 Oct 11:37

Australian billionaire James Packer’s firm transferred at least $1.25 million to the Tel Aviv law firm defending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting questions about potential conflicts of interest as the trial proceeds.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center
October 26, 2026
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Australian billionaire's payments to Netanyahu lawyer under investigation
Australian billionaire's payments to Netanyahu lawyer under investigation

Haaretz • 26 Oct 18:40

Australian billionaire James Packer is alleged to have paid $1.25 million to the law firm of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attorney, prompting a probe into possible undisclosed benefits ahead of Israel's election.

Credibility 68% Manip. 25% Center
Australian billionaire James Packer to give remote testimony in Netanyahu corruption trial
Australian billionaire James Packer to give remote testimony in Netanyahu corruption trial

The Age • 26 Oct 14:14

James Packer has agreed to testify remotely in the corruption case against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while refusing to travel to Israel for in-person evidence.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
Australian billionaire allegedly paid $1.25 million to law firm defending Israeli prime minister
Australian billionaire allegedly paid $1.25 million to law firm defending Israeli prime minister

The Jerusalem Post • 26 Oct 09:17

Reports say James Packer transferred at least $1.25 million to the Tel Aviv firm representing Benjamin Netanyahu during his criminal trial, though neither the payments nor any benefit to the prime minister have been independently verified.

Credibility 47% Manip. 9% Center
James Packer allegedly paid $1.8 million to law firm defending Netanyahu
James Packer allegedly paid $1.8 million to law firm defending Netanyahu

The Age • 26 Oct 01:24

Australian billionaire James Packer is reported to have transferred $1.25 million to the Israeli firm representing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, prompting calls for an investigation ahead of Israel’s election.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center

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