An Israeli court has postponed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s testimony in his corruption trial after demanding delays in search of President Donald Trump’s support.
“Following the explanation given… we have partially accepted the request at this stage and cancelled Mr Netanyahu’s hearing is scheduled,” the Jerusalem District Court said in its ruling that it was made public online by the Likud Party.
Netanyahu’s lawyers had asked the court to allow him to testify over the next two weeks so that he could focus on security issues.
In one case, Netanyahu and his wife Sarah have been accused of accepting more than $260,000 in luxury goods, including cigars, jewelry and champagne, from billionaires in exchange for political benefits.
In two other cases, Netanyahu has been accused of trying to negotiate more favorable reports from the two Israeli media. The Prime Minister denied any misconduct.
Trump said on Saturday that he “doesn’t stand” for Netanyahu’s continued prosecution.
“The United States spends billions of dollars more than any other country to protect and support Israel. We are not going to support this,” Trump said of the true society.