Jerusalem Court Judges Recommend Dropping Bribery Charge Against Netanyahu in Case 4000

By נטעאל בנדל, חדשות ynet

What happened

Jerusalem District Court judges have reiterated their recommendation to drop the bribery charge against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Case 4000 after his cross-examination failed to revive the allegation. Netanyahu and his defense oppose expanding trial days and submitting witness lists, warning of prolonged proceedings. Despite the bribery charge's potential dismissal, Netanyahu still faces fraud and breach of trust charges in the case.

• 01Jerusalem judges reaffirm recommendation to drop Netanyahu's bribery charge in Case 4000 after cross-examination.
• 02Prosecution failed to prove bribery during Netanyahu's cross-examination, ending chance to revive the charge.
• 03Defense warns trial could last until 2028 if bribery charge remains, opposing five-day trial weeks.
• 04Netanyahu and lawyer oppose judges' order to expand trial days and submit full defense witness list.
• 05Prosecution agrees five-day weeks are difficult and urges limiting defense witness examinations.
• 06Netanyahu still faces fraud and breach of trust charges in Case 4000 despite bribery charge doubts.

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