Court cancels entire hearing today for Netanyahu’s testimony in corruption trial

By Jeremy Sharon

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27 May 2026, 12:48 pm

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Jeremy Sharon is The Times of Israel’s legal affairs and settlements reporter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, September 16, 2025. (Miriam Alster/ Flash90)

The Jerusalem District Court agrees to cancel the entire hearing scheduled for today for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial.

Earlier today, the court agreed to delay the start of today’s hearing following a request from Netanyahu to cancel the hearing, since he said he had been dealing with security and diplomacy matters “until the late hours of the night,” and had further such meetings in the morning.

After receiving a further update from Netanyahu’s lawyers, the court agrees to cancel the rest of the day’s hearing as well.