Benjamin Netanyahu professed his innocence at the start of his corruption trial, saying he was being framed in the first criminal prosecution of a serving Israeli prime minister
The trial came a week after Israel’s longest-serving leader was sworn in to a record fifth term, demonstrating his knack for survival by securing an unexpected power-sharing deal with his main opponent after three inconclusive elections in a year. He says the cases against him are a left-wing plot to unseat him.
In the courtroom, Netanyahu and the judges wore face masks because of the coronavirus crisis. One of the judges asked Netanyahu whether he had read and understood the indictment. He replied: “Yes, your Honour.” In a statement, Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said prosecutors “will continue to conduct themselves without fear, even given the preposterous attempt - which should be rejected out of hand - to ascribe ulterior motives to law-enforcement authorities”.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruptionThe corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu opens on Sunday in a Jerusalem court, where he will become the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution, in a case he calls a political witch-hunt.
Weiterlesen »
What To Know As Israel's Netanyahu Goes On Trial For Corruption ChargesIsrael's prime minister is due in court on Sunday for corruption charges, including that he allegedly offered a media executive regulatory favors in exchange for flattering coverage. Here's what to know about the State of Israel v. Benjamin Netanyahu:
Weiterlesen »
Explainer: Israeli PM Netanyahu's corruption trialA week after being sworn into office for a fifth term, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes on trial on Sunday, charged with corruption.
Weiterlesen »
Israel's Netanyahu goes on trial for corruptionThe corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu opens on Sunday in a Jerusalem court, where he will become the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution, in a case he calls a political witch-hunt.
Weiterlesen »
Israel's Netanyahu, unbeaten in elections, is going on trialAfter entering the record books last year as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will once again make history when he becomes the country’s first sitting leader to go on trial. Surrounded by security guards, Netanyahu is set to march into Jerusalem’s district court for arraignment
Weiterlesen »