Daniel Estrin
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-11-2024 3PM EST
Netanyahu's corruption trial has gone on for more than four years. He's charged with granting favors to media moguls in exchange for positive press coverage and lavish gifts. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, and he's scheduled to take the witness stand for the first time on December 2nd. But his lawyers are asking the court for a two-and-a-half month delay.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 11-11-2024 3PM EST
They say Netanyahu could not properly prepare because of Israel's assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah officials, Gaza hostage negotiations, Israel's intensified war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and strikes by Iran and Israel on each other's territory. Critics say Netanyahu cannot properly lead the country while on trial and should step down. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv.