The long and winding road of Benjamin Netanyahu’s legal woes

Plain denial appears to be the overarching strategy from Netanyahu’s legal team over a series of corruption cases.

Legal experts say Benjamin Netanyahu’s fight against corruption-related charges could take years to conclude after his recent removal as Israel’s longest-serving leader, with court delays likely pushing full-swing witness testimony back until October. The trial has been suspended since June 16 as the prosecution and defence teams haggle over how to handle new evidence that recently came to light. Netanyahu stands accused of conducting illegal business with companies and accepting luxury gifts from business friends in exchange for political favours. He is also accused of having promoted media companies in return for positive reporting.