Netanyahu’s corruption trial postponed again over ‘security reasons’
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Netanyahu’s corruption trial postponed again over ‘security reasons’

April 28, 2026
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resumed testifying in his long-running corruption trial after a two-month pause, with proceedings repeatedly disrupted by the war in Gaza and the war on Iran. The trial, which began in 2020, centres on allegations that Netanyahu exchanged political influence for favourable media coverage, alongside charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust — all of which he denies.

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He has testified dozens of times, but sessions have frequently been cut short, including the latest hearing, which ended early after a sealed note was delivered in court — a move critics describe as part of efforts to delay a verdict. A conviction could bar Netanyahu from running in upcoming October elections, raising the political stakes of the case. Meanwhile, developments linked to regional tensions continue to affect proceedings. On the Lebanon front, Netanyahu reportedly told his cabinet that US-imposed limits cap Israel's military operations. He allegedly appealed to US President Donald Trump to escalate attacks, but Trump insisted the Lebanon ceasefire must hold. Israeli military leaders have warned that operations alone — including strikes 10 kilometres deep into Lebanon — may not guarantee security for northern border communities, pointing instead to the need for a political solution. Residents in northern Israel continue to protest, demanding a return to war as they do not feel safe. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #BenjaminNetanyahu #IsraelPolitics #NetanyahuCorruptionTrial #IsraelAttacksLebanon #IsraeliMilitary #IsraelNationalSecurity #NetanyahuTrialDelay #AlJazeera

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