Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Scheduled to Testify in Corruption Trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify on December 2 in his corruption trial, as the court denied his request for another delay. Despite his defense team citing the demands of ongoing military conflict as a barrier to preparation, the court ruled that sufficient time had been given since the hearing was set in July. Netanyahu, who faces charges including bribery and fraud from cases dating back to early 2020, continues to deny all allegations against him. The trial comes amid heightened tensions and prior public protests against judicial reforms initiated by his government.