Netanyahu trial enters five-day-a-week schedule as defense case accelerates

The corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has transitioned to a five-day-a-week schedule. This procedural change is intended to expedite the defense phase of the proceedings, allowing the court to process the remaining testimony more efficiently.

The acceleration of the trial schedule is driven by the upcoming retirement of the presiding judge. By increasing the frequency of hearings, the court aims to conclude the necessary testimony before the judge departs from the bench.