Will He Ever be Prosecuted?

The State Attorney’s Office has informed the Jerusalem District Court that it opposes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to slow the pace of his testimony in his criminal trial, a process that is already moving at a faster rate for other witnesses.

The prosecution argues that it is crucial for the trial, now approaching its fifth year, to conclude swiftly. Allowing Netanyahu’s request, they contend, would limit his testimony to just nine hours per week, which they believe would unduly prolong the proceedings.

“The public interest in this case requires striving for the trial to conclude as quickly as possible in order to protect the public interest, the fairness of the process, and the fundamental principle that everyone is equal before the law,” argues the State Attorney’s Office.