Netanyahu completes testimony in corruption case, says 10-year hell is over

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completed the testimony process in his corruption case. Netanyahu made sharp remarks targeting prosecutors, saying the 10-year hell has come to an end.

Scraper SystemJune 25, 2026, 02:48 PM

Netanyahu completes testimony in corruption case, says 10-year hell is over

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu completed his testimony on Wednesday in the case concerning corruption charges against him. A spokesperson for the Israeli Justice Ministry announced that Netanyahu's questioning process in court had ended.

Speaking after a cross-examination session conducted by his lawyer Amit Hadad, Netanyahu leveled harsh criticism at prosecutors. According to reports in the Israeli press, Netanyahu said he had reached the end of a "10-year hell."

Testified in 98 hearings

Netanyahu has testified in a total of 98 hearings since December 2024. The duration of many sessions was shortened on grounds of security meetings, government duties, or health reasons, or was postponed at the request of his lawyers.

The Israeli prime minister is being tried in three separate corruption cases. Two cases are based on suspicions that he negotiated for favorable news coverage from Israeli media. The third case involves allegations that he received luxury gifts worth over $260,000 from wealthy businessmen in exchange for political favors.

First prime minister tried while in office

A fourth corruption charge was previously dropped. Netanyahu, who has called the judicial process that began in 2019 a "political case," has repeatedly denied all charges in all three cases. Netanyahu is the first prime minister in Israeli history to be tried for corruption while in office.

Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is scheduled to run again in general elections next October. However, public opinion polls show he faces serious difficulties. According to a recent survey, a majority of Israelis want Netanyahu out of power.

Public support declining

The war launched by Israel and the US against Iran at the end of February is being criticized by the Israeli public, particularly because Tel Aviv was not included in the ceasefire talks. The process ended with an Iran-US agreement that the Israeli side found unsatisfactory.

A recent survey by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem revealed that over 92 percent of Israelis believe Iran won the war. Support for the Netanyahu government stood at 40.5 percent in early March but fell to 29.4 percent by June.

Public anger over security failures related to the October 7, 2023 attack also continues, negatively affecting Netanyahu's electoral prospects.

Netanyahu completes testimony in corruption case, says 10-year hell is over

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has completed the testimony process in his corruption case. Netanyahu made sharp remarks targeting prosecutors, saying the 10-year hell has come to an end.