Netanyahu corruption trial resumes as Israeli leader faces protests

Witness testimony looms as Israel PM fights public discontent after surge in Covid-19 casesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBenjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial will see witnesses 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 currently fighting fresh public discontent and regular protests over his handling of a recent surge in Covid-19 cases. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/19/netanyahu-corruption-trial-resumes-as-israeli-leader-faces-protests #benjamin_netanyahu #world_news #israel #middle_east_and_north_africa #coronavirus_outbreak