No More Dodging: Netanyahu’s Request to Skip Trial Denied as Israeli Court Declares: “No More Delays”

No More Dodging: Netanyahu’s Request to Skip Trial Denied as Israeli Court Declares: “No More Delays”

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In an attempt to railroad the judicial system, an Israeli court has rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest effort to delay his testimony in his long-running corruption trial.

This marks at least the fifth time Netanyahu has sought to postpone proceedings since the trial began in 2020.

Citing national security concerns following Israel’s recent conflict with Iran, his legal team argued for a deferral, but the court ruled the request lacked sufficient justification.

The decision comes amid mounting public scrutiny and international attention, especially after former U.S. President Donald Trump called for the trial to be canceled.

Netanyahu, who denies all charges, faces allegations of accepting luxury gifts and manipulating media coverage in exchange for political favors.

With the court’s ruling, he is now compelled to testify, marking a pivotal moment in one of Israel’s most high-profile legal battles.

It is also worth noting that Netanyahu faces a separate set of charges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he stands accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide related to Israel’s military actions in Gaza.

According to legal experts, if Netanyahu is convicted in both the Israeli corruption trial and the ICC case, the consequences would be handled independently by each judicial system.

In the Israeli corruption case, legal analysts conclude that if found guilty, he could face several years in prison, typically up to 10 years per charge, depending on the severity and whether sentences are served consecutively.

At the ICC, a conviction for crimes such as genocide or crimes against humanity could result in a sentence of up to 30 years or life imprisonment, as outlined in the Rome Statute.

Yetunde B reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog.

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