An Israeli court has cancelled Wednesday's scheduled hearing in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, following a request from the latter citing "security and diplomatic" imperatives, according to Israeli media.
According to The Times of Israel, the prime minister justified his absence by citing obligations related to the security situation and ongoing diplomatic matters. The court accepted this request and postponed the hearing in one of the legal cases against the Israeli leader.
Benjamin Netanyahu is being prosecuted in three separate cases involving charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. The indictments were formally filed in 2019, making him the first sitting Israeli prime minister to face criminal charges.
The Israeli leader denies all the accusations and has maintained for several years that he is the victim of a political campaign waged against him. Despite the legal proceedings, he has remained at the heart of Israeli political life and has retained power at the head of several governing coalitions.
In addition to these internal matters, Benjamin Netanyahu is also subject to an arrest warrant issued in 2024 by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity related to the war in the Gaza Strip.
According to Gaza health authorities, more than 72,000 people have been killed in the Palestinian enclave since the start of the Israeli offensive launched in October 2023. The conflict continues to generate strong diplomatic and legal pressure on the Israeli government.
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