According to a report by The Times of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday after being halted during Israel’s recent war with Iran.
A spokesperson for the courts said the proceedings would restart following the lifting of a state of emergency that had been imposed amid the conflict. “With the lifting of the state of emergency and the return of the judicial system to work, hearings will resume as usual,” the statement said.
The courts added that hearings in the case will take place from Sundays to Wednesdays as part of the regular schedule.
The state of emergency, introduced during the war with Iran, led to a suspension of normal court activities across the country, including Netanyahu’s trial. The removal of the emergency measures has allowed the judicial system to return to routine operations.
Netanyahu’s trial, which began in 2020, involves charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust filed against him in 2019. He has denied the allegations.
The case has experienced multiple delays since its start, with interruptions linked to both political developments and security situations. The most recent pause followed the escalation of hostilities with Iran, which resulted in nationwide emergency measures affecting public institutions and legal proceedings.
With the end of those restrictions, the courts confirmed that proceedings would resume under the usual format, with multiple hearings scheduled each week.
Netanyahu is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial on criminal charges. The case has continued over several years, involving witness testimonies and cross-examinations.
The resumption follows the easing of emergency conditions tied to the conflict, which had disrupted normal operations in various sectors, including the judiciary.
Court officials indicated that the trial would proceed in line with the established timetable now that regular activities have resumed. The announcement marks the continuation of the legal proceedings after the temporary halt caused by the war-related emergency measures……See More
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