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Netanyahu's Trial Resumes Amid Bribery Allegations and Funeral Delay

1/28/2026

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Netanyahu's criminal trial resumed in Tel Aviv over bribery and conflict-of-interest allegations with Shaul Elovich.
Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh accused Netanyahu of altering his narrative about their relationship with Elovich to mitigate implications.
Netanyahu denied wrongdoing, saying his interactions with Elovich were personal and not tied to media coverage.
Itamar Ben-Gvir defended blocking the promotion of police investigator Rinat Saban, citing procedural issues.
The court later canceled Netanyahu's testimony because Ran Gvili's funeral.

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Netanyahu's criminal trial resumed in Tel Aviv over bribery and conflict-of-interest allegations with Shaul Elovich.
Prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh accused Netanyahu of altering his narrative about their relationship with Elovich to mitigate implications.
Netanyahu denied wrongdoing, saying his interactions with Elovich were personal and not tied to media coverage.
Itamar Ben-Gvir defended blocking the promotion of police investigator Rinat Saban, citing procedural issues.
The court later canceled Netanyahu's testimony because Ran Gvili's funeral.