Advocate Amit Haddad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defense attorney, stated Wednesday morning that he will conclude his questioning of the prime minister today, marking the expected end of over 18 months of testimony by the sitting prime minister, according to N12.
Advocate Amit Haddad, the lead defense attorney for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told the court Wednesday morning ahead of the day's session that he will conclude his cross-examination today. The comment, reported by N12, signals the end of a marathon testimony phase that has lasted over 18 months — an unusually long period for a sitting prime minister's court appearances. Netanyahu has been testifying in his corruption cases, which include charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate affairs. The conclusion of the defense's questioning paves the way for the next phase of the trial, which may include additional witness testimony and closing arguments. The timeline for a final verdict remains unclear.
As The Zioneer reported on June 9, testimony was previously scheduled to conclude by 14:00 on that date, but the process extended beyond the original estimate. Today's statement by Haddad indicates cross-examination is finally drawing to a close. The trial has been a central feature of Israeli political life, with the prime minister appearing in court while concurrently managing the country's security and diplomatic affairs.
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