Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the Israeli courts announced Thursday, following the lifting of a state of emergency imposed during the war with Iran. The emergency, which had closed schools and workplaces, was lifted Wednesday evening after no incoming Iranian missiles were reported since early morning amid a US-Iran ceasefire.
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Netanyahu, the first sitting Israeli prime minister charged with a crime, faces allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust dating back to 2019. His trial began in 2020 and has been repeatedly delayed due to his official obligations, with no definitive end date in sight.
The trial was suspended multiple times over the past months due to Israel’s military operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, which have complicated the fragile ceasefire with Iran. Hours after the emergency was lifted, court spokespersons confirmed that hearings would proceed as usual between Sundays and Wednesdays.
US President Donald Trump has publicly urged Israel’s President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, arguing that the prime minister’s frequent court appearances hinder his ability to perform official duties. Herzog’s office stated that the Justice Ministry’s pardons department would consult legal advisors and formulate recommendations, noting that pardons are rarely granted mid-trial.
Netanyahu’s legal troubles, coupled with the political fallout from the Hamas attacks in October 2023, have weakened his public standing. Israel is scheduled to hold elections in October 2026, where Netanyahu’s coalition—the most right-wing in Israel’s history—is predicted to face significant losses.
