Accelerating the trial process: Netanyahu to appear thrice a week for testimony
The corruption trial hearings for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to extend to four days a week, starting from November 2025. Netanyahu is expected to testify three days per week, while the fourth day will be dedicated to hearing testimonies from defense witnesses [1][3]. However, it's worth noting that Netanyahu's legal team has expressed opposition to this intensified four-day hearing schedule [2].
A potential change in location for the hearings is also being considered. The court hearings for Netanyahu's corruption case may be moved to the Beit Shemesh Courthouse, although the precise reasons for this venue change have not been confirmed yet [4].
Inspections have found that the Beit Shemesh courtroom meets the required standards, making it a realistic option for the hearings [5]. The current hearings take place at the Tel Aviv District Courthouse due to security demands [6].
The decision to potentially move the hearings and to adopt the accelerated four-day schedule was made by Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham [7][8]. The possibility of returning to the Jerusalem area for the hearings was also examined [9].
It's important to note that the hearings have been subject to repeated delays and cancellations in the past [10].
| Aspect | Details | |--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Hearing schedule | Four days a week starting November 2025; three days Netanyahu testifying, one day for defense witnesses [1][3] | | Legal team stance | Opposed to the four-day weekly schedule [2] | | Location change to Beit Shemesh | No information found explaining why the hearings were moved there [4] | | Current location | Tel Aviv District Courthouse [6] | | Judges decision | Made by Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham [7][8] | | Jerusalem examination | Possibility of returning to the Jerusalem area for the hearings was examined [9] | | Delays and cancellations | Subject to repeated delays and cancellations in the past [10] |
For updates specifically about the venue change beyond August 2025 or for the latest details, I recommend referring to official court sources.
