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After signficant opposition: Court holds closed-door session held at Netanyahu trial

Court rules Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony will not extend beyond 14 additional hearings

By MICHAEL STARR
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 24, 2025. (photo credit: MOTI MILROD/POOL)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the Tel Aviv court ahead of his testimony. February 24, 2025.
(photo credit: MOTI MILROD/POOL)

12th day of Netanyahu testimony begins in Tel Aviv

By MICHAEL STARR

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Monday Corruption trial testimony began in Tel Aviv. 
 
 
 
 

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Important facts


  • The defense is set to present its case 4.5 years after the prosecution began theirs and 7 years after investigations began
  • There are three main cases: Case 1000 (Illegal Gifts), 2000 (attempted Media Bribery - Yediot Aharonot-Israel Hayom) and 4000 (Media Bribery Walla-Bezeq)
  • The Jerusalem District Court has rejected three requests for postponement by the PM, who delayed initially from the summer until December 2 due to the war.