A scheduled court hearing in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption case was again canceled, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12. The hearing was postponed following an emergency defense request citing confidential security and political reasons. Netanyahu’s lawyer informed the court that he could not attend the session, and details of the reasons were submitted in a sealed envelope to the court and prosecution.

The corruption case, launched in 2020, involves allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Netanyahu first testified in December 2024, but his cross-examination has been repeatedly delayed. Throughout 2025 and into the current period, his legal team has successfully sought postponements, citing wartime conditions, diplomatic obligations, and security concerns.

Critics have accused Netanyahu of exploiting regional geopolitical tensions to delay the judicial process, though the court has not commented on these claims.