Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-delayed corruption trial resumes as courts in Israel return to normal operations.
April 9, 2026: The corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume on Sunday after Israel lifted a state of emergency imposed during its recent conflict with Iran. A court spokesperson confirmed that hearings will now follow a regular schedule from Sunday to Wednesday, marking another phase in a legal process that has continued for several years. Netanyahu, the first sitting Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution, has consistently denied all allegations.
The trial, which formally began in 2020, has seen repeated delays due to political developments and security concerns. The recent emergency measures had temporarily halted court proceedings, adding to the already prolonged timeline. Authorities said normal judicial functioning has now resumed, allowing the case to move forward once again.
Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, filed in 2019 after extensive investigations. Prosecutors allege that he offered regulatory benefits to media executives in exchange for favourable coverage. Netanyahu has rejected the accusations, calling them politically motivated. With hearings resuming, focus returns to one of the most closely watched legal battles in Israel, though a final verdict still appears distant.