Jerusalem District Court Orders Netanyahu Defense to Justify Testimony Cancellation Request

The Jerusalem District Court ordered Netanyahu's defense to explain a request to cancel testimony in his ongoing trial. The directive follows concerns over shortened hearings and security-diplomatic constraints. Netanyahu's attorney, Noa Milstein, told the court that Netanyahu's chief of staff could appear at the Tel Aviv District Court or another location designated by the judges to address the matter if required.

A photograph dated May 14, 2026, shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a ceremony at Mount Herzl honoring Ethiopian Jews who died during migration to Israel.

The court is examining whether the requested cancellation aligns with procedural requirements. No ruling on the request has been issued. Hearings in the case have been adjusted in length amid the stated constraints.