Israeli Prime Minister in Court Amid Corruption Trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court amid his ongoing corruption trial and after requesting a presidential pardon from President Isaac Herzog, which has sparked public division. His trial, which began in May 2020, makes him the first sitting Israeli leader to face such charges, with Netanyahu denying any wrongdoing. He has also faced accusations of war crimes related to the Gaza conflict, leading to ICC arrest warrants. Amidst this, he requested to cancel a court appearance due to diplomatic commitments.

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