AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday appeared in the occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem) District Court for the resumption of his trial on corruption charges.
Netanyahu remained in the courthouse for about 20 minutes before leaving.
The trial session opened with Judge Rivka Feldman Friedman confirming the defendant’s attendance. Netanyahu responded by confirming his presence, as the court procedures require.
"I confirm the written answer submitted in my name," Netanyahu told the court before leaving the courtroom.
Israeli occupation police imposed strict security measures around the courthouse. Despite the heavy security presence, dozens of Israelis made their way to protest close to the courthouse against Netanyahu and demanded his resignation.
Netanyahu's trial resumed looking into the charges against him which include corruption, bribery, and breach of trust.
On Jan. 14, Israel's Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit filed an indictment against Netanyahu. His first trial session was held in May 2020, then followed by another session in July 2020, before the trial was delayed due to the coronavirus lockdown.
Netanyahu is preparing himself to run in the upcoming general elections of the Zionist regime on March 23, the fourth round of polls in two years.
Netanyahu, who si heading the right-wing Likud party, is the longest-serving Israeli prime minister with more than 14 years in office.
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9 February 2021 - 04:37
News ID: 1113599
Zionist regime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday appeared in the occupied al-Quds (Jerusalem) District Court for the resumption of his trial on corruption charges.
