Netanyahu corruption trial resumes as Israeli leader faces protests
by Oliver Holmes from on (#55WY3)
Witness testimony looms as Israel PM fights public discontent after surge in Covid-19 cases
Witnesses at Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial will give testimony up to three times a week starting in January, a judge has ruled, opening a high-profile case in which the Israeli leader is accused of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Such regular court appearances and potentially explosive testimonies could present a further image problem for the Israeli leader, who is fighting fresh public discontent and regular protests over his handling of a recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
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