Israeli PM Netanyahu set to become the country’s first sitting leader to go on trial over a string of corruption of charges
A file handout photo released by the Israeli Knesset spokesperson's office on May 17, 2020, shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Benny Gantz speaking during a swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Jerusalem.
The 70-year-old is used to setting precedents: he is the first Israeli prime minister born after the foundation of the state in 1948 and the longest-serving in its history.In 2009, prime minister Ehud Olmert stepped down after police recommended he be indicted for graft. He is also accused of accepting cigars, champagne and jewellery worth 700,000 shekels from wealthy personalities in exchange for favours.
"It was actually complete editorial control of this site even on the specifics of which posts to make, or which pictures to make." Under the agreement, Netanyahu will continue to lead the government for 18 months before handing over the premiership to Gantz.Netanyahu's trial had been due to open in mid-March, but the Covid-19 pandemic lead to a postponement to May 24, and the proceedings will be marked by social-distancing and other hygiene measures.
But the court rejected the request, citing a clause in Israeli criminal law stating that "a person may not be tried on criminal charges except in his presence."
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