Netanyahu arrives for the second day of his trial

Reuters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in a Tel Aviv court on Wednesday, December 11, for the second day of his long-running corruption trial.

This marks the first time in Israeli history that a sitting prime minister has taken the witness stand as a defendant.

Netanyahu first testified on Tuesday, December 10, Netanyahu’s testimony comes at a critical time for Israel, which is currently engaged in a war in Gaza while also facing potential new threats from regional instability, including in Syria. He is the first Israeli prime minister to face criminal charges while still serving.

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