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Netanyahu court appearance canceled again

Israeli PM Netanyahu's court appearance was canceled this week, citing security and diplomatic issues.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled court appearance in his corruption trial has been canceled this week after his request was approved by the Jerusalem District Court. The court cited "security and diplomacy" issues as the reason for the postponement. This follows a pattern of Netanyahu missing past court dates, which he has previously attributed to conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. The latest cancellation coincides with heightened regional tensions and the potential re-emergence of conflict with Iran.
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20 Apr@officialrnintel

The court cited "security and diplomacy" issues, and the message notes the cancellation coincides with the potential re-emergence of the War in Iran.

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