Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will appear in court for the first time on Tuesday to testify on corruption charges. He is on trial in Israel on three separate charges: fraud, breach of trust and corruption. Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing.
The Israeli prime minister has repeatedly asked to delay the procedures, citing the war in Gaza and security concerns. The court, however, ordered the hearing to resume on Tuesday. Citing the security of the prime minister, the legal proceedings were transferred to the underground chamber in the capital Tel Aviv.
140 people were called to testify
The trial, which began in 2020, involves three separate cases. In this, Netanyahu is accused of granting political advantages to journalists in exchange for publishing information in his favor. Benefited from a billionaire Hollywood director in exchange for expensive gifts.
In all these cases, 140 people were called to testify. Among the witnesses are some of Netanyahu’s confidants who have turned against him. They also include former Prime Minister Yaïr Lapid and numerous media personalities. The lawyers presented extensive evidence, including recordings, police documents and text messages.
Currently, a decision on this is not expected until at least 2026. After that, Netanyahu will also be able to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Yair Lapid was finance minister in the Netanyahu government in 2013-2014. After that, in 2021, he became the Prime Minister of Israel.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
A few days ago, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. The court had charged Netanyahu with war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The ICC admitted that under the guise of eliminating Hamas, the Israeli army is killing innocent people and leaving them to die.
In this case, arrest warrants were also issued for former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant and former Hamas commander Mohammad Daif. The International Criminal Court also issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes in Ukraine.
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Netanyahu War Crimes Charges Set by International Court: Arrest Warrant Issued, Court Says – Innocents Left to Die in Gaza
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. The court accused Netanyahu of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. The ICC admitted that under the guise of eliminating Hamas, the Israeli army is killing innocent people and leaving them to die. here…