Prime Minister Netanyahu's re-cross-examination (the defense's resumed questioning) began Monday morning at the Tel Aviv District Court, with judges pressing defense attorney Amit Hadad to expedite proceedings, according to N12.
The re-cross-examination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption trial resumed Monday morning at the Tel Aviv District Court. According to N12, the session opened with judges urging defense attorney Amit Hadad to expedite the process, signaling impatience with the pace of the defense's direct examination, which began after the state concluded its cross-examination last week.
The trial, now in its second phase of defense testimony, has seen repeated procedural wrangling. As The Zioneer reported, the defense has previously complained about unequal treatment by the court, while the prosecution's case against Netanyahu — involving charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust — concluded its cross-examination after more than a year. Netanyahu, who is also on active duty as prime minister, has testified in his own defense since late 2025.
The judges' push for speed suggests an expectation that the defense's questioning may be nearing its final stages, though no timetable has been set for the trial's conclusion. The court has in previous sessions allowed extended questioning, but the tone at Monday's opening indicates a desire to move toward closing arguments.
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