The Jerusalem District Court has delayed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, responding to a request from his office that cited security-diplomatic reasons related to recent events in the Middle East. The court will instead hear from a defense witness, Ilanit Filber, the wife of a key state witness in the case. The prosecution has expressed frustration, urging Netanyahu to align his schedule with the court's, emphasizing the public interest in resolving the trial. Netanyahu's last testimony was on February 23, just before escalating military actions involving the US and Israel against Iran. He faces serious allegations across three cases, including bribery and fraud linked to his dealings with the Bezeq telecom company, where he allegedly provided regulatory benefits in exchange for favorable media coverage. The trial began in May 2020, marking a historic moment as Netanyahu is the first sitting prime minister in Israel to face such charges.