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[Síguenos ahora también en Whatsapp. Da clic aquí] Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday as part of his corruption trial
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Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time on Tuesday as part of his corruption trial and described “ridiculous” accusations against him at a “difficult” time for the country and region.
This is how he encountered charges brought by the prosecutor’s officewho suggest that the president abused his power for profit and enrichment through gifts and gifts from third parties.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in court to testify in a long-running corruption case.
The trial has been postponed several times since 2020, and this is the first time the prime minister will give evidence. pic.twitter.com/UOevPoxpjS
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) December 10, 2024
Given statements that suggest he received luxury gifts such as cigars and champagne, Netanyahu marked:
This is a complete lie. I work 18 hours a day. Everyone knows this. I work around the clock, go to bed at one or two in the morning, and barely have time to see my family and children. This is a great price.
And the Israeli politician added to this Tel Aviv District Courtwhere the trial was moved for security reasons.
Sometimes I can’t even finish a cigar, I don’t have time. And I hate champagne, I can’t stand it.
However, he clarified that this was during time away from the office when you enjoy more freedom: “I was going to Disneyland with my family.to Australia, went on excursions… It was great.”
However, he assured that “My public duties required me and I had to ask myself what direction I wanted to go in, What was my purpose in life?.
That is why he noted thataccusations indicating that he is only looking for his own benefit They are “just funny.”
Why is the Western media ignoring this?
Benjamin Netanyahu begins his testimony in a massive three-case trial on charges of corruption, bribery, fraud and breach of trust that could see him spend 10 years behind bars.
Exchange of political favors, including tax… pic.twitter.com/07aLrUnuUU
— Chai Bowes (@BowesChay) December 10, 2024
Syrian issue
In relation to Latest events in Syria, Netanyahu noted that the situation makes your job is now “more challenging.” However, he stated that he wanted testify that “to be able to tell the truth”, sIsraeli media reported this.
I’m leading Israel when it has seven open military fronts, and I think I can do it right away. However, a few days ago there was a political earthquake. We have already changed the face of the Middle East, and this has global consequences and requires my attention.
“It’s possible find a balance between the needs of the country and this test”clarified doubts regarding will be able to effectively perform his duties during the proceedings against him, this will take you to go to court three times a week.
Netanyahu also ruled out that he was “looking for headlines” and stated that he “We’ve been waiting for this moment for eight years”which is “important to justice”, although his own legal team told the court in June that The Prime Minister was only able to announce this in 2025 due to the war.
The role of the media
The President of Israel emphasized that his desire “It doesn’t control the media” but that it exists “greater diversity of opinions“.
Previously, Israel was freer in terms of opinions. Gradually this diversity has diminished as most directors and journalists come from more left-wing backgrounds and share these types of opinions.
The Prime Minister is appointed in three cases involving a combination of crimes, among them is the one from fraud or bribery, although he condemned itThis is all part of political persecution. In fact, he managed to return to power sixth term already with open processesat the end of 2022.
Among the accusations against him: abuse of power to pressure the media and that they disseminate information beneficial to the government.
One of the cases dates back to 2000, when he allegedly tried to reach an agreement with the newspaper. Yedioth Ahronot So speak positively about his administration in exchange for promoting legislation that would harm its main competitor, the newspaper Israel Hayom.
“We don’t want to take control of the media, we want to diversify it. The most important thing is add more TV channels that are not controlled by one party; that’s the most important thing,” he noted, before stating that he had spoken with various media representatives over the years.
So, Netanyahu was ‘surprised’ by the accusations taxes against him for alleged attempts to control the media.
These investigations surprise me. Are you serious? For the desire for the most democratic thing – diversity and pluralism of opinions?
(Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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