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Benjamin Netanyahu’s favours were ‘currency’, prosecutor says as Israel corruption trial starts
Israeli prosecutors have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of treating favours as “currency” at the opening of a corruption trial in Jerusalem.
Key points:
- Mr Netanyahu is charged with accepting bribes, fraud and breach of trust in three cases
- He is accused of providing legislative favours in return for positive media coverage
- He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, saying it’s a politically motivated witch-hunt
The trial, along with an inconclusive election, has clouded Mr Netanyahu’s prospects of remaining in office.
Having pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud, Mr Netanyahu came to Jerusalem District Court in a dark suit and black protective mask.
He conferred quietly with lawyers as his…
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