Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his testimony in his corruption trial on Wednesday after 98 days of proceedings, Israeli media report. His defense had indicated earlier Wednesday that the testimony would end today.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stepped down from the witness stand for the final time, concluding 98 days of testimony in his corruption trial, according to Israeli media reports Wednesday. Defense attorney Amit Hadad had said earlier Wednesday morning that the questioning would end today, after over 18 months of intermittent proceedings since the testimony began in early 2025.
Netanyahu's testimony — the longest ever given by a sitting Israeli prime minister — covered his role in the three cases against him (Case 1000, Case 2000, and Case 4000). The trial now moves to the next phase: closing arguments, which are expected to take months. The court has yet to set a date for verdicts.
As The Zioneer previously reported, the testimony was shortened and rescheduled multiple times due to security and diplomatic obligations. Earlier sessions were canceled or truncated amid escalations on multiple fronts. The completion of the testimony marks a major procedural milestone in a trial that has dominated Israeli political discourse for years.
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