Netanyahu’s cross-examination in Case 2000 ended after over a year of hearings, according to corroborated reports. During the proceedings, Netanyahu accused prosecutors of operating a 'police state' and of conducting political persecution. His testimony centered on allegations of an arrangement with Yedioth Ahronoth publisher Arnon Mozes. According to jns.org, the cross-examination began in December 2024 and spanned nearly 100 hearings. Netanyahu’s defense team requested to shorten the hearing due to regional security tensions, and Netanyahu requested to leave court early on diplomatic and security grounds, according to qoshe.com. Yoni Tadmor of the State Attorney’s Office said, 'I have no more questions,' as reported by jns.org. The next stage of the trial involves Netanyahu’s defense lawyers conducting a redirect examination, according to qoshe.com. Efe.com reported that Netanyahu stated, 'They weren’t looking for a crime. They were looking for a man.' and 'They haven’t found anything because nothing happened.' Jns.org reported that Netanyahu said, 'There has never been anything like what you’ve done to me! It’s disgraceful.' and 'You’ve done to me what you haven’t done to any other public official.'