Netanyahu's ongoing corruption trial, now in its sixth year, centers on fraud, breach of trust, and a single bribery charge in Case 4000. Judges have repeatedly flagged evidentiary weaknesses in the bribery allegation since 2023 and reiterated this view after Netanyahu completed 98 days of testimony in June 2026. The defense witness phase is accelerating with five-day hearings, but closing arguments and a verdict remain distant, potentially extending into 2028 amid the presiding judge's retirement timeline. Former attorney general Avichai Mandelblit testified on October 11 regarding investigation oversight, while national elections on October 27 add political pressure. These factors, including judicial skepticism on core charges and procedural delays, underpin trader consensus favoring no conviction.