Netanyahu goes on trial in corruption case Isra
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his address at his Likud party headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, in March. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust is set to start in Jerusalem District Court on Sunday. He strongly denies all charges.
Why it matters: Netanyahu is Israel's first sitting prime minister to go on trial on corruption charges. He's the country's longest-serving leader and was sworn into office for a fourth consecutive term exactly a week ago.
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