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Netanyahu's Trial Postponed for Urgent Diplomacy Meetings

10/21/2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial hearings were canceled because he must attend urgent diplomatic meetings.
The October 19–20 hearings were postponed after his lawyers informed the Jerusalem District Court he would be unavailable.
The unavailability stems from a visit by US Vice President JD Vance and a new Shin Bet chief's swearing-in.
Netanyahu denies all charges in three corruption cases.
He has faced delays in testimony since 2020.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial hearings were canceled because he must attend urgent diplomatic meetings.
The October 19–20 hearings were postponed after his lawyers informed the Jerusalem District Court he would be unavailable.
The unavailability stems from a visit by US Vice President JD Vance and a new Shin Bet chief's swearing-in.
Netanyahu denies all charges in three corruption cases.
He has faced delays in testimony since 2020.