Netanyahu trial resumes as defense phase moves beyond prime minister
Sunday’s hearing focused primarily on organizing the witness schedule and determining which defense witnesses will be called, rather than hearing new evidence.
Sunday’s hearing focused primarily on organizing the witness schedule and determining which defense witnesses will be called, rather than hearing new evidence.
When two men with such long shadows allow personal animus to spill into national policy and public diplomacy, the consequences extend beyond any domestic score-settling.
The latest change follows several recent adjustments to the trial schedule.
Case 4000 explores the Netanyahu's seeking favorable coverage in Israeli media, particularly their relationship with Bezeq owner Shaul Elovitch, who owned the Walla news site.
PM Netanyahu confirmed in court that he was aware of and approved gifts from Arnon Milchan, as testimony continues in Case 1000.
'You are trying to present this as if I received a truckload of cigars,' Netanyahu said in response to the prosecution’s questions. 'I received a trickle - it’s nothing.'
Prosecution cross-examined Netanyahu on prior statements he had made about documentation he claimed to have regarding the money he spent to purchase expensive cigars.
Trump and his deputies have since then expressed their frustrations with Israel in language far more blunt and excoriating than Biden ever deployed.
The attorneys argued that the expanded schedule would hinder their ability to provide effective representation.
The Sunday bill proposal to allow the Knesset to interfere in criminal proceedings against a prime minister or any sitting minister is “a dangerous opening," the legal advisory wrote.
"Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about that?" the US leader added. "Alright, enough controversy for the day, I don't think it's that controversial."