Netanyahu seeks to delay corruption trial

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The Israeli prime minister has reportedly requested a 2.5 month extension from the court to prepare for his upcoming corruption trial. According to Israeli media, Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawyers claim it has been impossible for the prime minister to focus on his legal defense due to Israel’s ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Netanyahu has been charged with fraud, bribery and breach of trust in three cases filed in 2019. He has been scheduled to testify at court on December 2. the Israeli prime minister has been faced widespread protests as he is accused of trying to prolong the wars in Gaza and Lebanon in order to circumvent his legal troubles.

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