Netanyahu concludes testimony in corruption case

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has finished giving his testimony in ongoing corruption trials. A spokesperson for Israel's Justice Ministry confirmed the conclusion of his evidence on Wednesday, according to AFP.

Netanyahu is currently on trial in two cases where he is accused of negotiating for favorable media coverage. A third case alleges he accepted luxury gifts valued at over 1.7 million shekels (approximately $450,000 USD) in exchange for political services. A fourth charge was dismissed.

The prime minister, who has called the cases politically motivated since charges were filed in 2019, has testified at 98 court sessions since 2024. Many of these were shortened or postponed at the request of his lawyer, citing security meetings, government duties, or Netanyahu's health.

After being questioned by his own lawyer, Netanyahu reportedly described the past decade as "hell." He is the first sitting Israeli prime minister to stand trial for corruption and is also the longest-serving leader. Despite his political longevity, recent polls suggest a majority of Israelis want him to leave office, with the war against Iran and a recent ceasefire deal being unpopular.

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He had reached the end of 'ten years of hell.'