Published: 26 May 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Netanyahu says he will 'under no circumstances' take a plea bargain (Haaretz)
In an interview with Channel 20, hours after the first session of his corruption trial closes, premier says he will keep fighting to 'bring the truth to light'
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court (BBC)
His lawyers say they need several months to prepare their defence. The date for the next hearing has been set for 19 July
Gantz: Netanyahu entitled to presumption of innocence, will get a fair trial (Times of Israel)
Opposition leader Lapid slams prime minister’s ‘incitement’ at opening of trial, says it shows why a ‘criminal defendant cannot continue to serve’ as premier
Under fire from Netanyahu, AG says he won’t be cowed by ‘unfounded’ claims (Times of Israel)
After PM accuses police, prosecutors of inventing ‘baseless cases’ and claims Mandelblit may have ‘something to hide,’ attorney general says arguments will only be heard in court
Hundreds attend pro- and anti-Netanyahu rallies as PM’s trial opens in Jerusalem (Times of Israel)
Demonstrators at the court where criminal trial will be held portray attorney general as a traitor, while Netanyahu’s critics call for his resignation at protest outside residence
Photo: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands trial for bribery, fraud and breach of trust on May 24 (Amit Shabi/Yedioth Achronoth/pool)
