Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial Set to Resume Sunday After Wartime Pause

Following a suspension of proceedings due to the conflict with Iran, the criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to resume this Sunday, April 12, 2026. The move comes as Israel’s judicial system pivots back to a standard operating schedule after a weeks-long “special emergency” freeze.

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The Justice Ministry originally paused non-urgent court activities on February 28, limiting hearings to immediate security or emergency matters. With the state of emergency lifted on April 8, the Jerusalem District Court confirmed that the Prime Minister’s cases would return to the docket.

Key Details of the Resumption

• The Schedule: Hearings are set to begin at 9:30 AM on Sunday. The trial will follow its established four-day-a-week format (Sundays in Jerusalem; Mondays through Wednesdays in Tel Aviv).
• The Charges: Netanyahu remains under indictment for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. He has consistently maintained his innocence, dismissing the allegations as a politically motivated “witch hunt.”
• The Backdrop: This return to court marks a significant shift back to domestic legal challenges while the nation still navigates a fragile post-war landscape.

What’s at Stake?

The resumption of the trial—which originally began in 2020—reignites a central pillar of Israeli political tension. As the first sitting prime minister to face criminal charges, Netanyahu’s legal battles continue to run parallel to his leadership during one of the most volatile periods in the region’s history.

With the court now operating at full capacity, the legal process is expected to move forward with testimony and evidence that had been held in limbo since late February.