Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial will resume Sunday after the Jerusalem District Court lifted emergency restrictions imposed during recent conflict with Iran.
The court confirmed Thursday that judicial operations would return to normal, allowing Netanyahu's long-running legal proceedings to continue with testimony from a defense witness. Israel's military Home Front Command approved the broad reopening of court business across much of the country following a temporary truce between the United States and Iran.
Netanyahu faces charges in three separate corruption cases that began in 2019. Two cases involve allegations that he negotiated favorable media coverage from Israeli news outlets in exchange for political considerations. The third case centers on accusations that he accepted more than $260,000 in luxury gifts from billionaires in return for political favors.
The Israeli leader has consistently denied all wrongdoing and characterized the proceedings as politically motivated. He holds the distinction of being the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption, a situation that has created unprecedented constitutional tensions in Israeli politics.
The trial's resumption comes amid broader political pressures facing Netanyahu's government. His coalition, described as the most right-wing in Israeli history, faces potential electoral challenges with elections scheduled for October. The corruption charges, combined with ongoing military operations, have reportedly damaged his political standing.
NDTV frames the story as a straightforward legal proceeding resuming after wartime disruptions, emphasizing Netanyahu's historic status as the first sitting PM on trial. The outlet maintains factual distance while noting Trump's pardon intervention, reflecting India's traditionally balanced approach to Middle Eastern politics.