Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time as a defendant, beginning his testimony in the trial.

75-year-old Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has begun testifying in the Tel Aviv district court.

Local publication "Vesti" reported this news.

The media notes that this is the first time in Israel's history that a sitting head of government is testifying in court as a defendant. Israeli ministers, members of parliament, and his son Avner came to support Netanyahu.

This morning, before the session began, several dozen protesters gathered outside the courthouse. Both supporters of the prime minister and those demanding that he do more for negotiations regarding the release of approximately one hundred hostages held by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip were present.

The publication mentions that Netanyahu had received a postponement from attending court due to the ongoing war in the region, but last Thursday, the judges ruled that he must begin his testimony.

"Vesti" reports that Netanyahu is facing charges in three cases: "1000," "2000," and "4000." Investigations began eight years ago, and the indictments were filed five years ago.

Meanwhile, Reuters clarified that Netanyahu is accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that on November 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed to the military cabinet to approve a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.