Tel Aviv: The criminal trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume on Sunday following weeks of suspension due to emergency measures imposed amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
According to reports, proceedings will restart at the Jerusalem District Court at 9:30 am local time, with testimony from a defence witness scheduled. The resumption comes after Israel lifted special judicial restrictions that had limited court activity to urgent matters only.
During the emergency period, introduced after the outbreak of war on February 28, courts across the country functioned under a restricted format as directed by the Justice Ministry. With the situation stabilising, the judicial system is now returning to its normal schedule. As per routine, hearings will be held in Jerusalem on Sundays, while sessions from Monday to Wednesday will take place at the Tel Aviv District Court.
The high-profile corruption trial, which began after Netanyahu was indicted in 2019, will continue from the ongoing cross-examination stage. Netanyahu has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty.
He made history in December 2024 by becoming the first sitting Israeli Prime Minister to testify as a criminal defendant. Prosecutors began cross-examining him in June 2025 after months of direct questioning by the defence.
The case involves three major investigations—commonly referred to as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000—with the latter, known as the Bezeq-Walla affair, considered the most serious due to allegations of bribery. The proceedings before the suspension had largely focused on this case, including questions over Netanyahu’s alleged ties with businessman Shaul Elovitch and regulatory decisions involving telecom firms.
The resumption marks a continuation of one of Israel’s most closely watched legal battles, which has faced repeated delays due to political developments and regional conflict.
