Netanyahu isn't above the law, it's time judges stop stalling his trial

Netanyahu has once again asked the court to postpone his testimony for "classified security and political reasons." The court must make it clear that if he is struggling to manage his trial while serving as prime minister, then he should resign from office

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Netanyahu isn't above the law, it's time judges stop stalling his trial

Netanyahu has once again asked the court to postpone his testimony for "classified security and political reasons." The court must make it clear that if he is struggling to manage his trial while serving as prime minister, then he should resign from office

Haaretz Editorial

02:21 AM • April 12 2026 IDT

Without a shred of shame, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again asked the Jerusalem District Court to postpone for at least two weeks his testimony in his corruption trial.

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