Netanyahu's Corruption Trial Resumes Amid Israeli War on Gaza
Netanyahu Absent from Hearing
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial resumed on Monday despite his absence from the hearing. Netanyahu, who has been charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, has described the proceedings as a "witch hunt."
Israel Defies US on Weapons
Netanyahu's Defiant Message
In a defiant message, Netanyahu has declared that Israel will stand alone in the wake of Joe Biden's warning that the US would not supply weapons to Israel. Biden made the statement in response to Israel's ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip.
Hospital Release Ahead of Vote
Key Vote for Netanyahu
Meanwhile, Netanyahu has been released from the hospital after an emergency heart procedure. The release comes ahead of a key vote in the Israeli parliament, where Netanyahu is seeking to form a new government.
Corruption Charges
Allegations and Denials
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has been accused of receiving cigars, champagne, bracelets, bags, and luxury clothes. He has denied the allegations and has accused the prosecution of bias.
Ambiguous Plan for Gaza
Room for Maneuver
Netanyahu's ambiguous plan for Gaza leaves him room to maneuver. The plan does not explicitly call for a ceasefire but allows for the possibility of one if Hamas, the ruling faction in Gaza, reduces its rocket attacks on Israel.
Reversal of Trump Policy
Settlements Issue
The plan also reverses a Trump administration policy that allowed Israel to establish settlements in occupied Palestinian territories. The Biden administration has said that it supports a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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