Benjamin Netanyahu in court: The process against the Prime Minister of Israel continues

On March 4, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended a regular hearing in the Tel Aviv District Court. He is charged with bribery, fraud and abuse of power, a case that has caused a huge stir in the country's political life.

Netanyahu is the first prime minister to be indicted

This is the first time in Israeli history that a sitting head of government is standing trial on corruption charges. The criminal case against Netanyahu was initiated in 2020, but the process was postponed several times due to the war with Hamas. The trial resumed in December 2024 and is currently scheduled to hold 9 hearings.

What is Netanyahu accused of?

The prosecution accuses Netanyahu of accepting illegal gifts and trying to protect his interests through the media.

🔹 Corruption and gifts:
Netanyahu accepted expensive gifts from billionaire film producer Arnon Milchan. These gifts were given to protect Netanyahu's personal and political interests, the indictment says.

🔹 Agreement with telecommunications company Bezeq:
The Israeli prime minister gave Bezeq, the owner of the Walla news site, 475,000 euros in economic benefits. In return, the site published positive materials about Netanyahu and his wife.

🔹 Discussion with Yedioth Ahronoth:
Netanyahu is also accused of trying to reach an agreement with the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper.

Israeli law provides for up to 10 years in prison for bribery, and up to 3 years for fraud and abuse of power. If the charges are confirmed, Netanyahu could face serious punishment.

International Criminal Court also indicts Netanyahu

On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant.

According to the charges, crimes against humanity were committed in the Gaza Strip. In particular, actions aimed at depriving civilians of water, medicine, food, fuel and electricity are considered violations of the laws of war.

Netanyahu denies charges

The Israeli prime minister has denied all charges against him, insisting that the trial is a political vendetta.

“I have not committed any crime. These charges are a political attack on me and my government,” Netanyahu said earlier. His supporters have also described the trial as “political repression.”

Conclusion: The most sensational trial in Israel

Netanyahu is facing a series of hearings and no definitive verdict has yet been reached. If he is found guilty, the political balance in Israel could change significantly. At the same time, the International Criminal Court is also investigating his actions, which makes Netanyahu’s political future even more precarious.

The trial is being closely watched by the public and the international community. For the first time in Israeli history, a sitting prime minister is being tried on corruption charges, and the process is of significant importance for the country's political future. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”