Israel’s justice minister issued an urgent order after the events of October 7, causing a temporary halt to the case.
Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumes in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to resume his trial on corruption charges after a pause due to the conflict in Gaza.
The trial, focused on cases known as Case 1000, 2000, and 4000, involves charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. In Case 1000, Netanyahu and his wife are accused of receiving gifts in exchange for political favors.
The trial was temporarily halted following an emergency order related to the conflict with Hamas. If convicted, Netanyahu could face jail time and/or fines. He denies any wrongdoing, describing the charges as a politically motivated “witch-hunt” by rivals and the media to oust him from office.
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The trial started in May 2020 but faced many delays due to disagreements between the defense and prosecution, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic.
During this time, Netanyahu has been accused of trying to use new laws to avoid his legal issues.
Before the October 7 attacks, there were protests in Israel against the prime minister’s controversial plans to change the legal system.
Critics argue that these proposed changes would make the judiciary more political, affect its independence, promote corruption, and damage Israel’s economy.