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Netanyahu's Corruption Trial Delayed Amid Rising Security Tensions

7/3/2025

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An Israeli court has postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, prioritizing national security amid escalating tensions. Indicted for bribery and fraud since 2019, Netanyahu sought delays to address urgent security matters. Donald Trump echoed support for the decision, calling the trial a "witch hunt" and warning it could disrupt critical negotiations with Hamas.

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An Israeli court has postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, prioritizing national security amid escalating tensions. Indicted for bribery and fraud since 2019, Netanyahu sought delays to address urgent security matters. Donald Trump echoed support for the decision, calling the trial a "witch hunt" and warning it could disrupt critical negotiations with Hamas.