Netanyahu seeks to delay corruption trial, needs time to prepare defence during war

Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister of Israel, is seeking to delay his corruption trial, arguing that he needs more time to prepare his defence due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Netanyahu is facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases. He has denied all charges and has said that he is the victim of a political witch hunt.

The trial is scheduled to begin on May 24, but Netanyahu's lawyers have asked the court to postpone it until after the war in Ukraine is over. They argue that Netanyahu is unable to properly prepare his defence while he is also dealing with the war.

The prosecution has opposed the request for a delay, arguing that there is no reason to believe that the war will be over by May 24. They also argue that Netanyahu has had ample time to prepare his defence.

The court is expected to rule on the request for a delay in the coming weeks.

If the court grants the request, it will be a major setback for the prosecution. It will also be a victory for Netanyahu, who has been seeking to delay the trial for months.

The war in Ukraine has had a significant impact on Israel. The country has been providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine and has also been working to evacuate Israeli citizens from the country.

Netanyahu has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and has condemned Russia's invasion of the country.

It is unclear how long the war in Ukraine will last. However, it is clear that the conflict is having a major impact on Israel and on Netanyahu's corruption trial.