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BERLIN, GERMANY – MARCH 16: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) speak to the media following talks at the Chancellery on March 16, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Netanyahu’s one-day visit to Berlin is being accompanied by protests, including both by people angry over Israel’s policies towards Palestinians as well as those critical of possible new legislation in Israel supported by Netanyahu that would undermine the independence and the power of Israel’s Supreme Court, effectively curtailing democracy in Israel. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court on Tuesday in Tel Aviv to testify for the first time in his corruption case.
New Telegraph reports that Netanyahu, who has repeatedly sought to delay his appearance in court, is the first sitting Prime Minister of Israel to face a criminal trial.
The PM is facing charges of bribery, fraud and breach of public trust in three separate cases.
At Tuesday’s hearing, the Israeli Premier is expected to take the witness stand for the first time, responding to the allegations and testimonies made against him, including from former close aides.
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Several people, including anti-Netanyahu protesters and his supporters, gathered outside the court, while some right-wing lawmakers attended the session, which was held in an underground chamber for security reasons.
During Monday 9 December press Conference Netanyahu said he would speak in court and wouldn’t be running away.
“It has been eight years that I have waited for this day, eight years of wanting to present the truth, eight years waiting to completely demolish these absurd and baseless accusations against me.” the prime minister stated
