Tel Aviv, May 19: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in district court on Tuesday for the 88th time in connection with ongoing corruption trials against him.
According to Channel 12 in Israel, judges approved a shorter session for Tuesday’s hearing due to Netanyahu’s security concerns and political schedule.
After questioning related to Cases 1000 and 4000, Tuesday’s session focused on Case 2000. Netanyahu faces charges of corruption, bribery, and breach of trust in three cases known as Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000. The indictment for these cases was filed in late November 2019.
In Case 1000, Netanyahu and his family are accused of receiving expensive gifts from wealthy businessmen in exchange for favors. Case 2000 involves negotiations with Arnon Mozes, the publisher of the daily newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, for favorable media coverage.
In Case 4000, Netanyahu allegedly provided regulatory benefits to Shaul Elovitch, the former owner of an Israeli news website and a senior executive at the telecommunications company Bezeq, in exchange for positive coverage.
Since the trial began in 2020, Netanyahu has consistently denied all allegations, claiming they are part of a political campaign aimed at removing him from power. Under Israeli law, a president cannot grant a pardon until the accused admits to wrongdoing.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has also advocated for Netanyahu. However, if Netanyahu were to seek a pardon, it would imply an admission of guilt regarding all charges against him.
Additionally, Netanyahu is being sought by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, where media reports indicate that over 72,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict since October 2023.
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