Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his long-standing corruption trial on Tuesday, marking the first time a sitting prime minister has appeared as a criminal defendant. His appearance comes as he faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes and ongoing conflict in Gaza. Upon taking the stand, Netanyahu expressed his eagerness to present his case, stating he had waited eight years to tell the truth. He is facing charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery in three separate cases, which he claims are part of a witch hunt against him. The trial has intensified political divisions in Israel, with protests erupting both for and against him outside the courtroom.
Netanyahu Takes the Stand in Historic Corruption Trial Amid Ongoing
