Tel Aviv, August 12, 2025 — An Israeli court has mandated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testify three times per week beginning November. This move aims to speed up proceedings which have been ongoing since 2020 due to delays caused by official duties, health concerns, and other factors pertaining to his trial. According to court’s rulings, Netanyahu will attend four hearings per week and testify three times during this time until completion of cross-examination – with next hearings set for September.
The corruption allegations against Netanyahu include three separate allegations: Case 1000, 2000 and 4000. They involve allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust – with Case 4000 including allegations that Netanyahu gave regulatory favors to bezeq in exchange for favorable media coverage – which he denies all charges and believes the trial to be politically motivated.
The court’s decision to increase Netanyahu’s testimony comes in response to increased public interest and the backlog of hearings. While critics contend that protracted proceedings have hindered justice, supporters of Netanyahu say this trial is an effort by opponents of their government to undermine their leadership and distract from their achievements.
This trial has had significant political ramifications. On August 2025, the Israeli government decided to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara, who oversaw Netanyahu’s prosecution, sparking significant controversy and leading to questions of independence of judiciary. Due to these developments, High Court has taken measures in blocking appointment of new Attorney General until further review.
As Netanyahu prepares to testify more frequently at his trial, its impact on Israeli politics and governance remains an intensely contentious topic. The result could have far-reaching ramifications for both his political future and trust between the public and its legal institutions.