Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's defense lawyers have threatened to resign from his ongoing corruption trial if the Jerusalem District Court does not reduce the number of weekly hearings. The court recently scheduled four hearings per week, with Netanyahu required to testify in three, rejecting previous requests from his legal team for fewer sessions. The attorneys argue that this schedule is unmanageable due to Netanyahu's governmental responsibilities and the country's current challenges, stating it is inconsistent with the Basic Law of the Government. The court increased the hearing frequency to address repeated delays, noting that Netanyahu's testimony alone could extend into 2026, with the trial potentially lasting until 2027. Netanyahu faces multiple charges in three corruption cases, which he denies, claiming the allegations are part of a political plot.