Netanyahu's trial postponed due to the security situation in the Middle East

The trial of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, was supposed to resume on Sunday, but it was postponed due to the state of emergency lifted following the war with Iran and the announcement of a ceasefire. Netanyahu's defense stated that it is prepared to continue hearing a witness for the prosecution, but documents filed in the Jerusalem District Court indicate that the Prime Minister will not be able to testify in the next two weeks for classified security and diplomatic reasons. Netanyahu, the first Israeli head of government to be indicted, denies the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, which date back to 2019. His trial, which began in 2020, has been repeatedly postponed due to official commitments. The accusations and Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 have affected the Prime Minister's reputation, and the elections in October 2026 could bring a change in the leadership of the right-wing coalition.