Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been granted an eight-day delay in his testimony for his ongoing criminal trial. Initially set for Monday, Netanyahu will now testify on December 10. The postponement follows a request from his defense team, citing the prime minister’s demanding schedule amid the ongoing war.

Netanyahu’s legal team had requested a 15-day delay, but the Jerusalem District Court granted only an eight-day extension. The court expressed reservations about the request, stating that although circumstances had not changed since a prior rejection for a longer delay, they agreed to the shorter postponement. The defense assured the court that this would be the final delay request.

Earlier this month, the court had denied Netanyahu’s team’s plea to postpone his testimony until mid-March, deeming it an unreasonable delay. Netanyahu is facing serious charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, making the trial a significant legal matter.

Despite the ongoing war, Netanyahu’s defense team emphasized the importance of preparing properly for the prime minister’s testimony. The case has garnered significant attention as it continues to unfold, with Netanyahu maintaining his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.