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Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Set Five-Day Hearing Schedule
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By יצחק וייס
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Benjamin Netanyahu finished his testimony in his corruption trial after about 18 months and 98 hearings. Judges ordered the defense to ensure witnesses for every session and said that from October the trial will run five days a week in Jerusalem. They also floated hearings during court recesses as they seek to speed up a case now in its sixth year.
- 01Netanyahu’s testimony ended after 18 months and 98 hearings.
- 02The trial returns Sunday to the Jerusalem District Court.
- 03Judges ordered backup witnesses so no hearing days are canceled.
- 04From October, hearings will run Sunday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 05The court also proposed hearings during the recess.
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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Set Five-Day Hearing Schedule
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Netanyahu trial to shift back to Jerusalem and move to five hearings a week
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Judges Speed Up Netanyahu Trial, Scheduling Five Hearings a Week After the Holidays
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