[Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Testifies Again in Corruption Trial] On May 25, local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified again in his corruption trial, answering cross-examination regarding "Case 2000." The trial, which began on May 24, 2020, has lasted six years. In early 2020, Israeli prosecutors formally indicted Netanyahu on three charges: bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust. In May of the same year, the court held its first hearing, making Netanyahu the first sitting prime minister in Israel to face judicial proceedings. On December 10, 2024, Netanyahu testified for the first time in the corruption case. It is understood that if convicted of bribery, Netanyahu could face a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment; the maximum penalty for fraud and breach of public trust is 3 years imprisonment.
