Court lets Netanyahu skip testimony next week for US trip

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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court before the start of his cross-examination in his trial, June 3, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court before the start of his cross-examination in his trial, June 3, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

The Jerusalem District Court cancels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled testimony in his criminal trial for next week due to his upcoming visit to the US.

Netanyahu’s attorney Amit Hadad says that during Netanyahu’s trip from Sunday to Thursday or Friday, he will meet with US President Donald Trump, as well as the US vice president, secretary of state, national security adviser, envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the defense secretary, and senior Congressional leaders.

The court agrees to cancel the hearings scheduled for Netanyahu’s testimony on Monday and Wednesday next week, extending a hiatus for the premier taking the stand to over a month.

Netanyahu’s testimony was canceled this week due to unspecified national security matters, and he did not attend court during the war with Iran. He last took the stand on June 11.

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