Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Jerusalem District Court to shorten his testimony scheduled for Tuesday and to cancel a hearing on Wednesday as he nears the conclusion of his cross-examination in Case 2000. This case involves allegations of media corruption linked to Netanyahu's conversations with Arnon “Noni” Mozes, the publisher of Yediot Aharonot, prior to the 2015 elections. Netanyahu's defense attorney, Noa Milstein, cited two official ceremonies that require the Prime Minister's attendance as the reason for the request. The court, led by Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman, expressed frustration over the interruptions, asserting that the trial must proceed as planned unless there are urgent security concerns. The judge emphasized the importance of completing Netanyahu's testimony promptly, indicating that the court had previously adjusted schedules for security matters but expected the ceremonies to accommodate the trial. As the cross-examination progresses, prosecutors continue to question Netanyahu about his alleged attempts to secure favorable media coverage in exchange for legislative benefits.