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Netanyahu's Trial Postponement Rejected
Israeli court rejects Netanyahu's request to delay corruption trial testimony, amidst ongoing tensions with security services and investigations into alleged document leaks.
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PoliticsIsraelConflictInvestigationCorruptionTrial
Jerusalem CourtHamasHezbollahShabakIsraeli Army
Benjamin NetanyahuAmit HadadMohamed DefYahya SinwarEli Feldstein
- What reasons did Netanyahu's defense give for requesting a postponement?
- Netanyahu's defense argued that managing the war against Hamas and Hezbollah prevented adequate trial preparation. They cited the war's intensity, negotiations for hostages' release, and Iran's involvement as reasons for the delay.
- What are the sources of tension between Netanyahu and the Israeli security services?
- Investigations into Netanyahu's cabinet have heightened tensions with the army and internal security service (Shabak). Allegations of irregular behavior and possible crimes related to security cabinet meetings and leaks are under investigation.
- What was the Jerusalem court's decision regarding Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony?
- The Jerusalem court rejected Prime Minister Netanyahu's request to postpone his testimony in the corruption trial by 10 weeks. The judges cited the already granted five-month delay and saw no substantial reason for further postponement.
- What is the current date set for Netanyahu's testimony, and what is the uncertainty surrounding it?
- The rejection of the postponement maintains the December 2nd date for Netanyahu's testimony. His lawyer did not guarantee his availability even in March, raising questions about the trial's timeline.
- What accusations does Netanyahu make against the Shabak, and what is the context of those accusations?
- Netanyahu accuses the Shabak of a "witch hunt" aimed at his right-wing government, citing the interrogation of his military spokesperson, Eli Feldstein, and the alleged leak of classified documents to foreign media.