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Netanyahu's Hearing Canceled Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial

11/18/2025

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, had a hearing canceled for security reasons after his lawyers requested it.
The Jerusalem District Court approved the cancellation after reviewing the defense document.
Netanyahu is on trial for three corruption cases, becoming Israel’s first sitting prime minister charged.
He denies wrongdoing, calling the charges a political coup.
The court has increased hearings to expedite the trial, which could extend into 2027.

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Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, had a hearing canceled for security reasons after his lawyers requested it.
The Jerusalem District Court approved the cancellation after reviewing the defense document.
Netanyahu is on trial for three corruption cases, becoming Israel’s first sitting prime minister charged.
He denies wrongdoing, calling the charges a political coup.
The court has increased hearings to expedite the trial, which could extend into 2027.