Benjamin Netanyahu's favours were 'currency', prosecutor says as Israel corruption trial starts
3 years, 9 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu's favours were 'currency', prosecutor says as Israel corruption trial starts

ABC  

Israeli prosecutors have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of treating favours as "currency" at the opening of a corruption trial in Jerusalem. Key points: Mr Netanyahu is charged with accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust in three cases He is accused of providing legislative favours in return for positive media coverage He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, saying it's a politically motivated witch-hunt The trial, along with an inconclusive election, has clouded Mr Netanyahu's prospects of remaining in office. "The relationship between Netanyahu and the defendants became currency, something that could be traded," prosecutor Liat Ben-Ari said in presenting so-called Case 4000, concerning the premier's alleged ties to the owners of an Israeli news-site. Mr Netanyahu passed Israel's founding father David Ben Gurion in 2019 as the country's longest-serving prime minister, having held the office continuously since 2009 and for several years in the 1990s.

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Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Israeli leader Netanyahu takes a break from hospital to pass divisive bill

CNN  

CNN — Just two days after undergoing prostate removal surgery, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left a Jerusalem hospital against his doctor’s orders to help his party pass a divisive budget law. His presence proved decisive: The bill passed by one vote after some right-wing parties in Netanyahu’s government attempted to block it over disagreements with the Israeli Finance Minister …

Israel’s Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Under Anesthesia
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Israel’s Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Under Anesthesia

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo surgery on Sunday under full anesthesia to remove his prostate. “On Wednesday, the prime minister underwent an examination at the Hadassah Hospital, where an infection in the urinary tract resulting from a benign enlargement of the prostate was discovered,” Netanyahu’s office said. Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, said in a request filed to court …

Why Israel has ordered a probe against Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Why Israel has ordered a probe against Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara

Firstpost  

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is facing a legal probe over alleged witness harassment and obstruction of justice. The investigation stems from WhatsApp messages suggesting she orchestrated campaigns to intimidate political opponents and witnesses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, flanked by his wife Sara Netanyahu, attends an inauguration event for Israel's new light rail line for …

Israeli attorney general orders probe into allegation that Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents
3 weeks ago

Israeli attorney general orders probe into allegation that Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, attends the fifth day of testimony in his trial on corruption charges at the district court in Tel Aviv on Monday. Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and witnesses in the Israeli leader’s corruption trial. The Israeli Justice …

‘The Bibi Files,’ with ‘explosive’ leaked Netanyahu interviews, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways
1 month ago

‘The Bibi Files,’ with ‘explosive’ leaked Netanyahu interviews, can’t be seen in Israel. Israelis are finding ways

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at a hearing in the district court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday in his long-running trial for alleged corruption. Sheldon Adelson expresses discomfort with the friendship — “I don’t think I’ll continue the relationship with them” — and dismay over the cost of Netanyahu’s preferred Cuban cigars: $1,100 for a box of 10. And …

Benjamin Netanyahu finally takes stand at corruption trial: ‘I have waited 8 years for this’
1 month ago

Benjamin Netanyahu finally takes stand at corruption trial: ‘I have waited 8 years for this’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Benjamin Netanyahu has become Israel’s …

Israel’s Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial for first time
1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial for first time

Live Mint  

TEL AVIV—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday to testify in his long-running corruption trial even as he manages a multi-front war—underscoring the tensions around his leadership Netanyahu, who will be the first sitting Israeli prime minister to testify in his own trial, was indicted in 2019 for corruption, fraud and breach of trust, charges he denies. …

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
1 month ago

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges. Allegations also mounted against the Netanyahus for using government money to purchase furniture for their private beach house and to cover the medical expenses of Sara Netanyahu’s late father. Flying high Netanyahu was suspected of …

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years
1 month ago

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years

The Independent  

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Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘Have changed Middle East’s face, 7-front war requires my attention’
1 month ago

Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘Have changed Middle East’s face, 7-front war requires my attention’

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister has dubbed the charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases against him as ‘ridiculous’ and ’total lies’ After he could no longer delay the testimony in the corruption case against him, Israeli Prime Minister appeared in a district court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. ‘Simply ridiculous’: Netanyahu on charges against him Netanyahu …

Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know
1 month ago

Netanyahu testifies in court, first sitting Israeli PM to face criminal trial: 5 things to know

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, is the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to testify for the first time in his corruption case. Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, is the …

Netanyahu Takes the Witness Stand in Historic Corruption Trial
1 month ago

Netanyahu Takes the Witness Stand in Historic Corruption Trial

Live Mint  

-- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in a corruption trial in which he’s accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, a case that’s played havoc with the nation’s political life for nearly a decade. Netanyahu and his team tried repeatedly to delay the sessions and triggered a petition …

Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases
1 month ago

Netanyahu’s trial for alleged corruption centers on these three cases

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify in court on Tuesday, facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three separate cases. Here’s a look at the three main cases concerning the prime minister: Telecom Trade-off The most damaging case against Netanyahu involves an influence-peddling scandal in which two former aides have testified against him on …

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial
1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu vows to challenge ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he takes the stand in his trial

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised defiantly on Tuesday to knock down corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print But the charges have torn …

What is the corruption case in which Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?
1 month ago

What is the corruption case in which Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. He denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. Netanyahu’s legal troubles …

Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial
1 month ago

Netanyahu to testify today for the first time in corruption trial

Firstpost  

Charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Netanyahu will testify three times a week, the court said, despite the Gaza war and possible new threats posed by wider turmoil in the Middle East, including in neighbouring Syria Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to take the stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption …

Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial
1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu challenges ‘absurd’ corruption charges as he testifies at his trial

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at court in Tel Aviv to testify in his corruption trial on Tuesday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday rejected corruption allegations against him as he began testifying in his long-running trial, becoming the first sitting Israeli leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. But the charges have torn open divisions in …

Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance
1 month ago

Israel’s Netanyahu decries ‘absurd’ charges at corruption trial appearance

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu took the stand for about four hours and will resume testifying on Wednesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the stand for the first time in his long-running corruption trial, rejecting what he described as “absurd” allegations against him. Israel’s longest-serving prime minister faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases. And …

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time
Top News
1 month ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu testifies in corruption trial for first time

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial to give testimony that will likely force him to juggle for weeks between the courtroom and war room. DIVISIONS AMONG THE ISRAELI PUBLIC Before the war, Netanyahu's legal troubles bitterly divided Israelis and shook Israeli politics through five rounds of …

Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him
1 month ago

Netanyahu to appear in court for trial in corruption case against him

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is set to take the stand on Tuesday for the first time in his long-running corruption trial under a court order that is likely to force him to juggle between the courtroom and war room for weeks. The shock Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and the ensuing Gaza war swept Netanyahu's …

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been embroiled in scandal for years
1 month ago

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been embroiled in scandal for years

LA Times  

Demonstrators, including one in a mask, protest against Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu outside court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand this week for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges. Allegations also mounted against the Netanyahus for using government money to purchase furniture for their private beach house and …

Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial
1 month ago

Netanyahu assails media as he testifies for first time in his corruption trial

CNN  

Reuters — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time on Tuesday in his long-running corruption trial, saying he was being hounded for his hawkish security policies. Last week judges ruled that Netanyahu, indicted in 2019, must testify three times a week, forcing the longtime Israeli leader to juggle between the courtroom and the war …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fronts corruption trial
1 month ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fronts corruption trial

ABC  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived at a Tel Aviv courthouse to take the stand for the first time in a long-running corruption trial. The Israeli prime minister has denied any wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty to the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases. Mr Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving leader and …

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
1 month, 1 week ago

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as the leader wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also faces an international arrest …

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as he wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit …

Israeli PM Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial
1 month, 1 week ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu set to take witness stand for first time in his corruption trial

New Indian Express  

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as the leader wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. It will be the first time an Israeli prime …

Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, what you need to know

Al Jazeera  

The Israeli prime minister is facing corruption charges that could see him sentenced to up to 10 years in prison. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing multiple corruption charges in Israeli courts, is due to testify on Tuesday for the first time in his trial. Here’s a breakdown of what he is accused of doing: Case 1000 Also known …

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his corruption trial in Israel

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as he wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges. The trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate cases in …

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel’s Netanyahu ordered to take stand in his corruption trial after repeated delays

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — An Israeli court on Tuesday ordered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take the stand next week in his long-running corruption trial, ending a series of delays. Netanyahu’s lawyers had filed multiple requests to put off the testimony, arguing first that the war in Gaza prevented him from properly preparing for his testimony, and later that his security could …

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony deferred by 8 days

Firstpost  

Authorities have accused Netanyahu of receiving items such as cigars, champagne, bracelets, handbags, and luxury clothing. He was also accused of interfering in investigations and judicial proceedings for personal gain Just a week before he was supposed to testify in the corruption case against him, a court on Tuesday granted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eight more days to prepare …

Trump ‘could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump ‘could sanction British lawyer leading Netanyahu ICC prosecution’

The Independent  

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Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support

Hindustan Times  

JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced on Thursday the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for him and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant, calling the ruling "anti-Semitic". Netanyahu denounces ICC ruling, Israeli politicians offer him support "Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions leveled against it by ICC," his office said in a …

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

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

Firstpost  

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, …

Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: Tumultuous weekend for Israelis leaves Netanyahu with fewer options than ever

CNN  

CNN — They were sons, daughters, brothers and sisters to a nation. These well-tested democratic tools of change have toppled governments before, but it’s best to remember that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a political survivor extraordinaire. Galvanized by growing frustration waiting for Netanyahu to cut a deal with Hamas to bring home from Gaza the 101 remaining hostages, including …

UK not to challenge ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK not to challenge ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said Friday that the U.K. will not interfere with the International Criminal Court’s request for an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington The announcement is reversal of plans announced by former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, …

Netanyahu in furious response to ICC prosecutor’s war crimes allegations: ‘A new kind of antisemitism’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu in furious response to ICC prosecutor’s war crimes allegations: ‘A new kind of antisemitism’

The Independent  

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Israel Hamas War Israeli Protest Return Hostages Early Elections Benjamin Netanyahu Gaza
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel Hamas War Israeli Protest Return Hostages Early Elections Benjamin Netanyahu Gaza

ABP News  

Tens of thousands of Israelis hit the streets in central Jerusalem on Sunday in the "largest anti-government protest" since the beginning of the October 7 war demanding the return of hostages and to hold early elections, reported news agency Associated Press. The deep rift in the Israeli society over the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, which was immediately bridged …

'Light against darkness': Netanyahu says as Israel expands Gaza offensive: Top points
1 year ago

'Light against darkness': Netanyahu says as Israel expands Gaza offensive: Top points

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel would not be deterred by genocide charges before the International Court of Justice, as the country kept up bombardments in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Meanwhile, former defense minister Moshe Ya'alon, a Netanyahu ally-turned-critic, accused him of creating the circumstances that allowed Hamas to launch the October 7 attack on Israel in …

Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes amid Israeli war on Gaza. What to know
1 year, 1 month ago

Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes amid Israeli war on Gaza. What to know

Al Jazeera  

Netanyahu, who did not attend Monday’s hearing, has described charges against him as a ‘witch-hunt’. Case 1000 alleges that Netanyahu, 74, and his wife, Sara, 65, have received lavish presents from prominent Israeli Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman and Israeli citizen James Packer in return for political favours. Milchan testified that he provided gifts to Netanyahu in …

Israeli PM Netanyahu's trial in corruption case to resume under shadow of Gaza war
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu's trial in corruption case to resume under shadow of Gaza war

Firstpost  

The Jerusalem District Court will resume hearing on 74-year-old Netanyahu’s corruption case on Tuesday. A district court in Israel will resume the hearing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption case on Tuesday after a more than two-month hiatus due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In addition, legal procedures have been “frozen” in connection with lawyers and litigants who have been …

Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes
1 year, 1 month ago

Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes

Al Jazeera  

An emergency order from Israel’s justice minister following the events of October 7 had put the case on pause. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to face the resumption of his long-running trial on numerous corruption charges, after a pause due to the war in Gaza. The trial was paused on an emergency order from the country’s justice minister …

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes under shadow of war
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumes under shadow of war

India TV News  

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently leading the war-torn nation, is set to face the corruption trial on Monday after a hiatus of more than two months. Notably, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister was accused of massive corruption which allegedly includes receiving cigars, Champagne, bracelets, bags and luxury clothes; disrupting investigative and judicial proceedings; and even demanding fawning coverage …

Are Netanyahu’s legal troubles behind push for judicial change?
1 year, 5 months ago

Are Netanyahu’s legal troubles behind push for judicial change?

Al Jazeera  

The judiciary has proven to be a problem for the Israeli PM, who is on trial on corruption and fraud charges. In Case 1000, Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, are accused of receiving gifts, including champagne and cigars, from prominent Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in return for political favours. Case 2000 centres on accusations …

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies in Benjamin Netanyahu corruption case
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies in Benjamin Netanyahu corruption case

Live Mint  

Well known Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testified before an Israeli court on Sunday in connection with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. The development came even as the PM reintroduced legislation to restrict the power of Israel’s courts - dubbed it a bid to ‘whitewash corruption’ by Opposition leaders. Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels worth of …

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial over ‘supply line’ of gifts
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan testifies at Netanyahu corruption trial over ‘supply line’ of gifts

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — An Israeli producer of Hollywood blockbuster films took the stand in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial Sunday, describing how he routinely delivered tens of thousands of dollars of Champagne, cigars and other gifts requested by the Israeli leader. Arnon Milchan, who appeared by videoconference from the British city of Brighton, near where he is based, is a …

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu's corruption trial as a prosecution witness
1 year, 6 months ago

Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan to testify at Netanyahu's corruption trial as a prosecution witness

The Independent  

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Israeli opposition leader says Netanyahu tried to get him to back tax breaks for Hollywood mogul
1 year, 7 months ago

Israeli opposition leader says Netanyahu tried to get him to back tax breaks for Hollywood mogul

LA Times  

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid, center, arrives at a Jerusalem courthouse Monday to testify in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel’s opposition leader testified Monday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently tried to persuade him — twice — to back legislation that would have given a Hollywood mogul and personal pal millions of dollars in tax breaks. …

What is the latest on Netanyahu’s corruption trial?
1 year, 8 months ago

What is the latest on Netanyahu’s corruption trial?

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has resumed after a month-long break, refocusing the spotlight on the long-serving leader’s legal woes after a wave of protests over his government’s plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary. The trial, which began in May 2020, has featured more than 40 prosecution witnesses, including some of Netanyahu’s closest former confidants who …

Benjamin Netanyahu has been a political magician for years. Has Israel's leader finally run out of tricks?
1 year, 9 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu has been a political magician for years. Has Israel's leader finally run out of tricks?

ABC  

To an outsider, Israeli politics might resemble a chaotic cycle. His new government, elected late last year, is the most extreme right-wing coalition in Israel's history, and has promised to expand Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, widely seen as illegal under international law. The 'tactics' and principles behind the PM's move When public pressure exploded last Monday to …

Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests

ABC  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday announced a delay in his judicial overhaul plan, saying he wanted to give time to seek a compromise over the contentious package with his political opponents. Key points: Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judiciary has been postponed Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Knesset, or parliament, to pressure the government A …

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