Khaberni - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu complained today, Wednesday, about his frequent appearances before the Israeli Central Court in Tel Aviv to respond to corruption charges.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Netanyahu, who appeared again in court on Wednesday to respond to the charges against him in Case 4000, complained about the frequency of the sessions.
Netanyahu, who is also wanted by the International Criminal Court on charges of genocide in Gaza, faces accusations of corruption, bribery, and breach of trust in 3 files, which could lead to imprisonment if convicted, while he denies guilt in any of them.
Netanyahu told the court judges, "I have made great efforts to appear three times a week, an effort that requires postponing important discussions," adding, "It is impossible to hold sessions three times a week," according to the broadcasting corporation.
The broadcasting corporation did not mention the court judges' response to Netanyahu's request to shorten his court sessions.
Case 4000 involves providing conveniences to the former owner of the "Walla" news site, Shaul Elovitch, who was also a senior official at the "Bezeq" telecommunications company, in exchange for positive media coverage.
Netanyahu repeatedly requested the cancellation or shortening of his trial sessions, citing travel, security, and political reasons.
In addition to "Case 4000", "Case 1000" relates to accusations against Netanyahu of receiving valuable gifts from businessmen for him and his family members, in exchange for providing conveniences and assistance in various areas.
Furthermore, Netanyahu is accused in "Case 2000" of negotiating with the publisher of the "Yedioth Ahronoth" newspaper, Arnon Mozes, to obtain positive media coverage.
