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Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Netanyahu Testifies In Corruption Trial Amid War Crimes Allegations

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces trial on corruption charges, denying wrongdoing and vowing to continue leading Israel.

Top News · Dec 10, 2024

Israel's PM Netanyahu In Court To Testify In Corruption Trial

At Tuesday's hearing, the Israeli premier is expected to take the witness stand for the first time, responding to the allegations and testimonies made against him, including from former close aides.

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

Netanyahu describes corruption charges against him as ‘ocean of absurdity’ at trial

Israeli prime minister criticises media and investigators and describes himself and his family as victims

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Assad’s exit opens a chance to rein in his backer Iran. Europe must seize it

With Iran suddenly weakened, some will demand regime change in Tehran. Europe’s new chief diplomat should pursue nuclear deceleration instead, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Israel says it has carried out more than 350 airstrikes in Syria; HTS leader says world ‘has nothing to fear’ – as it happened

IDF says strikes were targeting weapons stockpiles and strategic infrastructure over past 48 hours; Ahmed al-Sharaa attempts to reassure foreign nations in TV interview

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024

Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu set to take the stand in landmark corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take the stand on Tuesday in his long-running trial for alleged corruption, setting off what’s expected to be a weekslong spectacle that will draw unwelcome attention to his legal woes as he faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes and the…

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Trial Of Prime Minister Netanyahu Resumes In Tel Aviv

Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial, is expected to testify for the first time when his corruption case resumes Tuesday.

International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024

Benjamin Netanyahu set to testify for the first time in landmark corruption trial

Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to face a criminal trial, is expected to testify for the first time when his corruption case resumes Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024

State Department defends Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan Heights

Parts of the Golan Heights were annexed by Israel in 1981 after being taken in the Six-Day War and have long been recognized internationally as illegally occupied territory

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024