Netanyahu's testimony in corruption trial concludes after 98 days

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's marathon testimony in his corruption trial (Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000) concluded today, Wednesday, after 98 session days and a year and a half since it began, according to Amit Segal (N12). Netanyahu used his final appearance to attack the justice system as 'vile' and 'false'.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his corruption trial (Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000) concluded Wednesday at roughly 12:00 Jerusalem, after 98 session days spanning a year and a half. The development was first flagged Wednesday at 09:37 by the prime minister's defense attorney, Amit Haddad, who stated he would end his questioning that day, according to N12. By 11:53, The Zioneer reported that Netanyahu used his closing appearance to deliver a blistering critique of the legal process, calling the case 'vile, false, and malicious.'

Dated antecedents show the trial's procedural arc: On Mon Jun 22, the defense's re-cross-examination in Case 2000 concluded for the day, with the defense expected to continue in Case 1000 on Tuesday, as The Zioneer reported at 13:59. A day earlier, on Tue Jun 16 at 15:15, the prosecution's cross-examination concluded after more than a year, with the prosecutor saying she had no further questions. The defense's re-cross-examination had resumed after that, with a fourth day ending on Wed Jun 17 at 15:29. Earlier Wednesday, at 11:53, The Zioneer published an article detailing Netanyahu's scorched-earth closing remarks.

As The Zioneer reported at 11:53 Wednesday, Netanyahu's associates signaled that he considers the testimony a political success, believing the prosecution failed to damage him. The court will now proceed to summations, likely in the coming months.

What remains open: The precise date for the start of summations has not been set. The court's ruling on the defense's expected motions to dismiss the case or certain charges has not been announced.

5 developments

1. 47 minutes ago · 12:38 · 24 JunLatest

   Netanyahu's testimony concluded after a total of 98 sessions

2. 12:27 · 24 Jun

   Netanyahu denounced the trial as a 'vile' 10-year 'hell' in closing remarks.

3. 12:00 · 24 Jun

   Netanyahu's testimony officially concludes after 98 days and a year and a half.

• Strong10:15 · 9 JunNetanyahu's testimony scheduled to end today at 14:00
• Developingyesterday · 09:48 · 23 JunNetanyahu's testimony begins; defense lawyers avoid committing to timeline
• Developing2 days ago · 13:59 · 22 JunNetanyahu defense re-cross-examination in Case 2000 concludes for the day
• Strong14:58 · 16 JunNetanyahu blasts prosecution in closing cross-examination: 'You will spend your lives in court'

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