Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, made history on Tuesday by becoming the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial. Netanyahu arrived at a Tel Aviv court to testify for the first time in his corruption case, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial history.
Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust in three separate cases. The Israeli premier is expected to take the witness stand for the first time, responding to allegations and testimonies made against him, including those from former close aides.
The trial has sparked intense public interest, with anti-Netanyahu protesters and his supporters gathering outside the court. Some right-wing lawmakers attended the session, which was held in an underground chamber for security reasons. Netanyahu’s supporters chanted “Netanyahu, the people support you,” while protesters chanted “Bibi to prison.”
At a press conference on Monday evening, Netanyahu vowed to speak in court and clear his name. He described the accusations against him as a “relentless witch hunt” and expressed his desire to present the truth and demolish the allegations.
