Another trial delay: Netanyahu approved to skip session due to ‘Security’

Hebrew media reported that on Tuesday, November 24, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly left the courtroom during his corruption trial after receiving a letter.

Channel 13 reported that the judges agreed to adjourn the session after receiving the letter from Netanyahu’s aides.

Earlier, the Tel Aviv District Court had approved Netanyahu’s request to shorten last Monday’s hearing so he could attend a political meeting.

Netanyahu had once again appeared before the court to respond to corruption charges in what is known as Case 4000.

The judges had also previously granted Netanyahu’s request to cancel last Wednesday’s session, which he attributed to “security reasons.”

Netanyahu has repeatedly requested the cancellation or shortening of his trial sessions, citing travel, political and security concerns, or the Gaza war.

He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust in three separate cases and has consistently denied all wrongdoing.

Netanyahu has been on trial since 2019 in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000.

It is expected that no final verdict will be issued before 2026, after which Netanyahu will still have the option to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Netanyahu has repeatedly sought postponements for various reasons, some of which have been approved by the court.

Many analysts believe that Netanyahu has deliberately prolonged the Gaza war as a way to escape domestic crises, including his corruption cases.