Israeli PM Netanyahu Sidelined by Food Poisoning, Corruption Trial Postponed Until September
Enet
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, has been diagnosed with food poisoning and will manage state affairs from home for the next three days, as advised by his doctors.
His office reported that he is recovering at home after being diagnosed with intestinal inflammation from spoiled food, receiving IV fluids for dehydration following an examination by Professor Alon Hershko at Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem. Netanyahu skipped a cabinet meeting on Saturday, and his condition is now described as "good" after further tests.
Due to his health, Netanyahu’s scheduled corruption trial hearings on Monday and Tuesday have been postponed. His lawyer, Amit Hadad, requested a delay, proposing testimony on Wednesday instead. While the State Attorney’s Office agreed to the postponement after reviewing medical records, they insisted the hearings be rescheduled by week’s end.
However, the Jerusalem District Court canceled the hearings entirely due to scheduling conflicts, meaning Netanyahu will not testify again until at least September, when the court resumes after its summer recess ending September 5.
