A scheduled court testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption case was canceled on May 4, 2026. According to Israeli media, the decision followed a message sent by Netanyahu’s defense team to the court the previous night. A statement from the court administration confirmed that the hearing would not take place after receiving an update from attorney Amit Hadad.

The court did not disclose the reason for postponing the hearing. Netanyahu had been expected to appear in court that morning to respond to corruption-related charges. If found guilty, he could face up to ten years in prison. The trial has already been delayed several times due to Israel’s ongoing conflicts with Gaza and Iran.

The latest postponement adds to the prolonged nature of the proceedings, with no new date for the testimony announced yet.