High-profile case10/5/2026

Netanyahu Seeks to Cancel 18 Hearings in the “Thousands Cases”

Attorney Amit Hadad asked to cancel 18 hearings in Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal cases. The reason is hearings that will be held in November and December before the state commission of inquiry into the submarines affair, where the attorney also represents the prime minister.

Key facts

•The request concerns 18 hearings
•Publication date: October 5, 2026
•The commission hearings are scheduled for November and December
•Criminal Case 2000 was mentioned
•The court’s decision is not specified in the source

Why the Overlap Arose

In November and December, Netanyahu and four other people who received warning letters from the commission are expected to call their witnesses to testify about their role in the submarines affair. These hearings overlap with hearings scheduled in Netanyahu’s criminal trial, known as the “Thousands Cases.”

What the Defense Is Requesting

Netanyahu’s defense is seeking to cancel 18 hearings in the criminal trial. The published material does not indicate the exact dates involved or the statutory provision on which the request is based. The court has not yet announced its decision on the requests.

The Connection to Case 2000

A month earlier, attorney Sharon Kleinman, who represents Arnon (Noni) Mozes, requested that Netanyahu’s witnesses in Case 2000 not be heard on those dates. Kleinman also represents before the commission one of those who received warning letters—former Israeli Navy commander Maj. Gen. (res.) Ram Rothberg. The source describes Case 2000 as the smallest of Netanyahu’s criminal cases.

What the Court Has Already Decided

At the time of publication, the court had not yet responded to the requests to change the schedule. The 18 hearings therefore cannot yet be regarded as canceled: this is only a defense request.

What this means for you

The situation shows that an attorney’s or a party’s participation in another official proceeding does not in itself cancel hearings that have already been scheduled. Unless and until the court grants the request and changes the schedule, the original dates officially remain in effect.

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