Minister Ze'ev Elkin is testifying as a defense witness in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial, Case 2000, i24NEWS reports. Netanyahu is expected to arrive at the courtroom to listen to the testimony.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to arrive at the Jerusalem District Court to listen to Minister Ze'ev Elkin's testimony as a defense witness in Case 2000, according to i24NEWS. The development comes as the trial session continues into the morning.
Earlier today at 07:35 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported that Netanyahu was expected to attend the court session and that Elkin would testify. By 10:17 Jerusalem, Elkin had arrived at the courthouse, as The Zioneer confirmed. The prosecution did not call Elkin as a witness; he became a defense witness. The prosecution alleges that a softened Israel Hayom law was the bribe offered by Arnon Mozes, with Elkin mentioned in the indictment in connection with advancing that legislation.
As The Zioneer reported in its background coverage, Netanyahu completed his own testimony in the same trial last month after 98 sessions. The defense has been presenting its case in the Alufim (thousands) cases, which include Case 2000.
It remains unconfirmed whether Netanyahu has actually arrived at the courtroom as of this update; reports indicate his attendance is expected.
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