'Israeli' court rejects Netanyahu's request to delay corruption trial
The Jerusalem District Court on Friday rejected 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to postpone his corruption trial for two weeks.
His lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu needed to focus on 'diplomatic and national security matters' following the recent 'Israeli' assault on Iran, including ongoing negotiations related to 'Isaraeli' captives held in Gaza.
The court, along with the public prosecution, stated that 'general reasons do not justify canceling two weeks of hearings,' confirming that the trial will resume as scheduled on Monday.
The request followed a temporary suspension of court proceedings during the 12-day military escalation between 'Iran and Israel' that began on June 13.
In response, ministers from Netanyahu's government harshly criticized the decision, calling it 'disconnected from reality.' They claimed the court's insistence on continuing the trial shows a 'lack of strategic vision,' especially following US President Donald Trump's public support for halting the case.
The issue remains divisive in 'Israel', with some claiming the trial is politically motivated and others as a necessary measure to confront corruption.
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