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Netanyahu's Court Appearance Sparks Controversy Amid Trial

12/15/2025

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) met with Raúl Latorre, President of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies, at the Tel Aviv District Court on December 15, 2025.
Netanyahu complained about the court's scheduling during his ongoing criminal trial.
His defense team sought to cancel the hearing over diplomatic conflicts, but judges allowed it to end early.
Opposition leaders criticized the move as an attempt to distract from his legal issues, with some calling it embarrassing for Israel.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Israel) met with Raúl Latorre, President of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies, at the Tel Aviv District Court on December 15, 2025.
Netanyahu complained about the court's scheduling during his ongoing criminal trial.
His defense team sought to cancel the hearing over diplomatic conflicts, but judges allowed it to end early.
Opposition leaders criticized the move as an attempt to distract from his legal issues, with some calling it embarrassing for Israel.