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On top of calls for Mr Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges, he's also been accused of mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in court as his corruption trial resumes. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu is accused of bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Reuters
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Former chairman of Bezeq Telecom Israel, Shaul Elovitch, arrives at court. Mr Netanyahu is accused of promoting regulatory decisions favorable to Mr Elovitch in exchange for positive coverage on Mr Elovitch's Walla news site. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu is the first serving Israeli prime minister to go on trial. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Reuters
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Thousands of Israelis protest against Mr Netanyahu outside the Jerusalem District Court. EPA
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A woman holds the Scales of Justice as protests call for an end to Mr Netanyahu's leadership. EPA
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On top of calls for Mr Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges, he's also been accused of mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in court as his corruption trial resumes. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu is accused of bribery, breach of trust and fraud. Reuters
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Former chairman of Bezeq Telecom Israel, Shaul Elovitch, arrives at court. Mr Netanyahu is accused of promoting regulatory decisions favorable to Mr Elovitch in exchange for positive coverage on Mr Elovitch's Walla news site. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu is the first serving Israeli prime minister to go on trial. Reuters
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Mr Netanyahu has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Reuters
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Thousands of Israelis protest against Mr Netanyahu outside the Jerusalem District Court. EPA
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A woman holds the Scales of Justice as protests call for an end to Mr Netanyahu's leadership. EPA
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On top of calls for Mr Netanyahu to step down over corruption charges, he's also been accused of mismanaging the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo
Israel election: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in court as president begins government formation process
The high-profile trial resumed on Monday as Israel's president began consulting parties about prime ministerial candidates
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Rosie Scammell
05 April, 2021
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