Benjamin Netanyahu has asked an Israeli court to postpone the date of his testimony in the ongoing corruption trial.
Prime Minister's request
Prime Minister of Israel Binyamin Netanyahu officially asked the court to postpone the date of his testimony in the corruption case. About this reports Reuters with reference to court documents.
The reasons for Netanyahu's request to postpone the hearing have not yet been disclosed. The court has not yet issued a decision on this appeal.
Litigation
The corruption case is being considered by the Jerusalem District Court. Netanyahu is a key defendant in the trial, which has been going on for several years.
The date of the next hearing and further steps of the court will be announced after the consideration of the Prime Minister's request.
The context of the case
Netanyahu denies all corruption charges. His lawyers have repeatedly stated that the case is politically motivated.
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