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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Accepted Lavish Gifts from Film Producer Arnon Milchan, Trial Reveals

  • Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan's testimony revealed he provided expensive cigars, champagne and other luxury items to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.
  • Milchan said the Netanyahus requested the gifts and he and Netanyahu developed codes to refer to different types of gifts.
  • Prosecutors allege Netanyahu helped Milchan by intervening with U.S. officials to extend Milchan's visa and by advocating laws benefiting Milchan's business interests.
  • Netanyahu denies wrongdoing but Milchan's testimony painted a picture of plush favors that spurred Netanyahu to use his power for Milchan's benefit.
  • The trial has heard from over 40 witnesses but not yet from Netanyahu, who claims he's the victim of a witch hunt by a biased justice system and liberal media.
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