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Netanyahu Requests Delay in His Graft Trial Testimony
His lawyer cited classified security and diplomatic reasons, and the court will rule after prosecutors respond to the two-week postponement request.
- On Friday, April 10, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Jerusalem District Court to postpone his testimony, citing 'dramatic events' and security concerns in the Middle East.
- The trial was scheduled to resume Sunday, April 12, after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its war with Iran, which ended following a ceasefire announced on Wednesday, April 8.
- Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister charged with a crime, has faced trial since 2020 for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, charges he denies.
- Defense lawyers submitted a sealed envelope to the Jerusalem District Court detailing classified reasons for the delay; the court will rule once prosecutors submit their response.
- Legal challenges and the October 2023 Hamas attacks have damaged the Prime Minister's standing, with polls suggesting his coalition may lose the upcoming October election.
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