The corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to continue on Sunday, following the easing of emergency restrictions that had disrupted court activities during the recent conflict.
According to the Jerusalem District Court, judicial proceedings can now fully resume after authorities approved a return to normal operations across much of the country. The next hearing will include testimony from a defence witness.
Court sessions had previously been suspended due to security measures introduced amid tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. However, with conditions stabilising and restrictions lifted, legal processes are back on track.
Netanyahu is currently facing multiple corruption charges. Two of the cases involve allegations that he sought favourable media coverage from news organisations, while another centres on claims that he received expensive gifts worth over $260,000 from wealthy individuals in exchange for political benefits. One additional case had earlier been dismissed.
The prime minister has consistently denied all allegations, describing the trial—ongoing since 2019—as politically motivated. He remains the first sitting Israeli leader to face such charges in court.
- Korea times
- AFP