Netanyahu Opposes Court’s Plan to Increase Trial Frequency in Corruption Case
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 28, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposed the Jerusalem District Court’s plan to hold his corruption trial five days a week, arguing it would hinder his defense. The court reaffirmed its recommendation to drop the bribery charge against him. Netanyahu called the trial a political persecution, while prosecutors criticized his courtroom attacks. The trial continues with the defense phase underway.
- 01Netanyahu opposes court’s decision to hold trial five days a week after High Holidays.
- 02Defense lawyers warn accelerated schedule prevents proper defense and disrupts their work.
- 03Judges reaffirm June 2023 recommendation to drop bribery charge against Netanyahu.
- 04Netanyahu calls trial a political persecution and accuses prosecution of misconduct.
- 05Prosecutor protests Netanyahu’s courtroom attacks but agrees daily hearings are difficult.
- 06Trial resumed in Jerusalem after temporary move to Tel Aviv; defense phase ongoing.
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