Netanyahu to testify in corruption trial next month: What's the case about?

Authorities accused Benjamin Netanyahu of receiving cigars, Champagne, bracelets, bags and luxury clothes. He also allegedly meddled in investigative and judicial proceedings for favours Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face the court on December 2 to testify for his corruption trial. The corruption trial merges three distinct cases that Netanyahu is accused of, referred to as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000. Case 1000 alleges that the Israeli PM accepted nearly $300,000 in gifts from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and the Australian billionaire James Packer in exchange for pushing the Finance Ministry to extend the period of a tax exemption for expatriate Israelis, such as the producer, upon their return to the country from abroad. Case 2000 involves Netanyahu discussing a quid pro quo arrangement with the publisher of Israel’s leading newspaper Yediot Aharonot for extensive positive coverage.