Overview

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to delay his corruption trial testimony was denied by the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday.
• The court ruled that Netanyahu must adhere to the scheduled testimony dates, rejecting arguments from ministers citing national security concerns linked to escalating events in Syria.
• Netanyahu is expected to testify three days a week for six hours each day in cases involving fraud, breach of trust, and bribery charges.
• Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and several ministers argued that the trial schedule could hinder Netanyahu's ability to manage critical security matters, but judges stated such considerations were not applicable.
• This decision follows multiple prior attempts by Netanyahu's legal team and allies to postpone or alter the trial schedule, all of which have been unsuccessful.