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Netanyahu Denies Corruption Charges Amid Ongoing Trial

2/3/2026

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel continued testifying in a Tel Aviv court on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
The prosecution linked Shaul Elovitch, former owner of Bezeq-Walla, to a quid pro quo arrangement.
Netanyahu denied all allegations.
He said the Yad2 deal was routine and unrelated to media coverage.
The court session was postponed at Netanyahu's request due to important diplomatic meetings amid regional tensions.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel continued testifying in a Tel Aviv court on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.
The prosecution linked Shaul Elovitch, former owner of Bezeq-Walla, to a quid pro quo arrangement.
Netanyahu denied all allegations.
He said the Yad2 deal was routine and unrelated to media coverage.
The court session was postponed at Netanyahu's request due to important diplomatic meetings amid regional tensions.