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Trial has divided the nation and could continue for years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday for the first time since the trial proceedings against him began in 2020.
The corruption trial against the Israeli leader has proven to be a divisive issue in Israel, with critics questioning his character, as well as his ability to lead the country.
Supporters of the prime minister claim he is the victim of a “deep state,” which is attempting to achieve through the legal system what it could not do politically — remove Netanyahu from office. For his supporters, Netanyahu’s legal cases are seen as being roughly equivalent to how supporters of President-elect Donald Trump view the multiple charges brought against him both during and after his first term in office. The cases are viewed as a way to legally punish and defame the leader in order to cause a loss of support, even if ultimately unsuccessful.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday for the first time since the trial proceedings against him began in 2020.
The corruption trial against the Israeli leader has proven to be a divisive issue in Israel, with critics questioning his character, as well as his ability to lead the country.
Supporters of the prime minister claim he is the victim of a “deep state,” which is attempting to achieve through the legal system what it could not do politically — remove Netanyahu from office. For his supporters, Netanyahu’s legal cases are seen as being roughly equivalent to how supporters of President-elect Donald Trump view the multiple charges brought against him both during and after his first term in office. The cases are viewed as a way to legally punish and defame the leader in order to cause a loss of support, even if ultimately unsuccessful.
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Netanyahu begins testimony in historic corruption case. What is he accused of and how will trial proceed?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand on Tuesday for the first time since the trial proceedings against him began in 2020
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