[49196] Netanyahu's testimony in his cases canceled unexpectedly against the backdrop of the security situation

Netanyahu's testimony canceled unexpectedly due to the "security situation"

This morning (May 4, 2026), the testimony of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was scheduled to take place a few hours later, was canceled. The announcement of the cancellation came following an urgent update provided by the Prime Minister's lawyer.

According to the report by Nitzan Shapira on Telegram and Amit Segal, the decision to postpone the testimony was made at the last minute against the backdrop of developments in the security situation. Amichai Stein | The Diplomatic Channel also confirmed that the testimony was canceled due to the security reasoning.

In the report by YINONEWS - Yinon Magal - a channel identified with views supporting Netanyahu - the background and reasons for the cancellation were detailed: "Security-diplomatic schedule today, a cabinet meeting yesterday, and additional security consultations until the small hours of the night." These sources point to the fact that the extent of the security consultations that continued throughout the night was what led to the decision to cancel the testimony.

The topic was reported extensively also in GLOBAL ANALYST 🕎 عالمي and Security Flashes 24/7, which followed the event throughout the morning. As of now, no new date has been provided for the Prime Minister's testimony.