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What is the corruption case in which Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu will testify for the first time?


Published on 2024-12-09 23:00:47 - Firstpost
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  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand on Tuesday (December 10) for the first time in his long-running corruption trial. The 75-year-old was indicted in 2019 on three charges of fraud,

The article from Firstpost discusses the ongoing corruption cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, focusing on three main charges. Netanyahu is accused of fraud, breach of trust, and accepting bribes in Case 1000, where he allegedly received gifts like cigars and champagne from wealthy individuals in exchange for favors. Case 2000 involves Netanyahu allegedly negotiating with Arnon Mozes, the publisher of Yedioth Ahronoth, for favorable coverage in return for legislation that would harm a rival newspaper. Lastly, Case 4000, considered the most severe, involves Netanyahu allegedly promoting regulatory benefits for Bezeq, Israel's largest telecom company, in exchange for positive coverage on a news site owned by Bezeq's former controlling shareholder. Despite these allegations, Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing, claiming the cases are politically motivated. The trials have been ongoing, with significant public and political attention, especially as they coincide with Netanyahu's political maneuvers and the broader political landscape in Israel.

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[ https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/benjamin-netanyahu-corruption-case-13843134.html ]
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