Israel's Netanyahu in court as parties weigh in on his fate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.
The testimony came as Netanyahu’s chances of securing another term in office following last month’s parliamentary elections appeared to be dwindling in high-stakes political talks hosted by the country’s figurehead president just a few miles (kilometers) away.
In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu accused prosecutors of persecuting him in an attempt to undermine the will of the voters and to drive him out of office.
“This is what a coup attempt looks like,” he said.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-court-corruption-trial-549ac52af15a6d94ef59686a16c498ba
Channeling his buddy Trump.
