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Israeli court delays Netanyahu's appearance in corruption trial amid US pressure
- A court in Israel delayed the scheduled testimony of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption case on Sunday, following his request for a postponement.
- Netanyahu requested a delay to prioritize urgent national security concerns after a ceasefire was reached with Iran and amid the continuing conflict in Gaza.
- The court partially accepted the request, canceling hearings for the week amid a long-running trial accusing Netanyahu of bribery, fraud, and political favors involving luxury goods worth over $260,000.
- U.S. President Donald Trump supported Netanyahu, calling the trial a "political witch hunt" and stating, "We are not going to stand for this," while highlighting U.S. aid to Israel.
- The postponement allows Netanyahu to concentrate on security concerns and negotiations with Hamas amid regional tensions, signaling challenges in balancing legal proceedings and national priorities.
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The Prime Minister has requested multiple postponements of the trial since it began in May 2020 and the ruling comes shortly after Trump asked for the cancellation of theNetanyahu process, in the corruption bench.The judges of the court that judges Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for corruption have suspended their statement before the court after the president asked for it on diplomatic and national security issues.The decision comes …
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Netanyahu corruption trial delayed shortly after Trump blasted case
An Israeli court announced that hearings for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s corruption trial have been canceled for this week, a delay granted based on pressing national security matters following the country’s military operation in Iran and the renewed campaign in…
Netanyahu corruption trial delayed shortly after Trump blasted case - Washington Examiner
An Israeli court announced that hearings for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s corruption trial have been canceled for this week, a delay granted based on pressing national security matters following the country’s military operation in Iran and the renewed campaign in Gaza. “Following the explanations given … we partially accept the request and cancel at this stage Mr. Netanyahu’s hearings scheduled” for this week, the Jerusalem District Court…
TEL AVIV. – A court today partially accepted the request of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to postpone his corruption trial by citing classified diplomatic and security motives, according to a judicial document published by Likud, his party. It was unclear whether a social media publication by U.S. President Donald Trump had influenced the court’s decision. Trump suggested that the trial could interfere with Netanyahu’s ability to joi…
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