Netanyahu Testifies in Corruption Trial While Leading Israel Through War

The Israeli Prime Minister denies allegations of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

Benjamin Netanyahu is the first sitting Israeli Prime Minister to testify as a criminal defendant, facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in three separate cases.
The trial coincides with Netanyahu's leadership during Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, raising questions about his ability to manage national and regional crises while attending court sessions.
Netanyahu denies the charges, describing them as a politically driven 'witch hunt' by a biased legal system and hostile media, and claims his testimony will dismantle the accusations.
The allegations include accepting luxury gifts from a billionaire in exchange for favors and promoting media regulations for favorable coverage of himself and his family.
The trial has deepened political divisions in Israel, with ongoing protests, criticism of Netanyahu's leadership, and diminished public support following the October 2023 Hamas attacks.