Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify in his defense as his long-running corruption trial heats up, a case dividing the nation over issues of justice, political prosecution, and leadership during wartime, Breitbart reported.

The embattled leader, who has dominated Israeli politics for decades, faces allegations that have deeply polarized the nation, with critics framing the trial as vital to upholding the rule of law and supporters condemning it as a politically motivated attack.

The trial resumes amid heightened tensions as Israel remains embroiled in war on multiple fronts. Netanyahu’s legal team sought a delay to prepare his testimony but was denied, setting the stage for weeks of high-profile court proceedings.

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