Israeli court cancels Netanyahu's testimony amid criticism
- An Israeli court postponed Prime Minister Netanyahu's scheduled testimony after security officials presented sensitive information.
- Netanyahu's ongoing trial includes serious allegations of bribery and breach of trust, which has sparked international criticism.
- The situation highlights the tension between legal proceedings and political duties, raising questions about accountability.
In Israel, an Israeli court recently agreed to postpone Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's court appearances. This decision followed the presentation of classified diplomatic and security information by Netanyahu's representatives and senior security officials, including the head of the Mossad, David Barnea. Netanyahu has been facing serious allegations of corruption involving breach of trust, bribery, and fraud, which have impeded his ability to effectively govern. The prime minister is required to appear in court three days a week as part of ongoing legal proceedings surrounding three concurrent corruption cases known as Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000. Netanyahu's legal team had initially requested a two-week delay in his appearances, arguing that pressing matters of state required his attention. However, the court rejected this request on two separate occasions, leading to public criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump described the situation as a