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Netanyahu’s Testimony to End Earlier Than Expected After Last-Minute Change
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
What happened
Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial will end early today at 2:45 p.m. After the Jerusalem District Court rejected his bid to shorten the session, urgent security and diplomatic developments led to a last-minute schedule change.
- 01Netanyahu’s testimony in the cases will end today at 2:45 p.m.
- 02The Jerusalem District Court rejected his request to cut the hearing by three hours.
- 03Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman said the request lacked evidence of urgency.
- 04Netanyahu cited a critical cabinet meeting he said could not be postponed.
- 05The early finish was later approved for urgent security and diplomatic reasons.
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Full coverage · 5 outlets
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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Netanyahu’s Testimony to End Earlier Than Expected After Last-Minute Change
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Netanyahu testimony shortened for security and diplomatic reasons
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Judges Approve Shortening Netanyahu’s Testimony on Security and Diplomatic Grounds
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Netanyahu Testifies in Tel Aviv as Judges Reject Request to Shorten Hearing
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