Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is asking to delay his corruption trial testimony—again—citing "classified security and diplomatic reasons" tied to the recent ceasefire with Iran.
In a court filing Friday, Netanyahu's lawyer requested a two-week postponement, saying the dramatic events in Israel and the Middle East make it impossible for him to testify. A sealed envelope with classified details has been submitted to the Jerusalem District Court, which will decide after prosecutors respond.
The trial, which began in 2020, has already been pushed back multiple times due to Netanyahu's official duties. He is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime—facing accusations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust filed in 2019. He denies all charges.
With no clear end date in sight, the legal drama continues to unfold alongside the region's geopolitical turmoil. ⚖️🇮🇱
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