Netanyahu Requests Postponement of Corruption Trial Testimony With Prosecution Consent After Confidential Court Session Due to U.S. Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested a postponement of his testimony in his ongoing corruption trial due to his planned diplomatic visit to the United States. The Jerusalem court initially held a confidential session with Netanyahu present, following his earlier request to delay his testimony citing regional and global developments. The prosecution has agreed to the postponement, allowing Netanyahu to travel to the U.S. next week, while also requesting additional hearing dates to be scheduled subsequently. Netanyahu's defense team formally submitted the request to pause his testimonies during the upcoming trial hearings.