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Fraud trial of Israel PM's wife Sara Netanyahu postponed: Court

Fraud trial of Israel PM's wife Sara Netanyahu postponed: Court

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara

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Sara Netanyahu was recently charged with fraud and breach of trust

The court trial of Sara Netanyahu -- wife of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu -- was postponed for three months on Monday, news agency AFP reported on Monday citing court administration.

Sara Netanyahu was recently charged with fraud and breach of trust, her trial will not open on October 7 at the Jerusalem magistrates court.

Earlier the date was set on July 19.

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She is accused of misusing state funds to buy delivery meals costing $100,000 (85,000 euros) by falsely declaring there were no cooks available at the premier's official residence.

However, Sara Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing. 

According to reports, if she gets convicted she can face a jail term of up to five years.

From 2010 to 2013 Netanyahu, her family and guests received "fraudulently from the state hundreds of prepared meals (each including a number of courses) to the value of 359,000 shekels," the indictment read.

Netanyahu, a high-profile presence at her husband's side throughout his lengthy time in office, has denied any wrongdoing.

Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the charges as "absurd" and "unfounded"

Sarah Netanyahu's legal woes come as the prime minister himself is under the microscope over a series of alleged corruption offences.

(With inputs from AFP)