In the District Court of Jerusalem, the indictments will be read in files 1000, 2000 and 4000, in the presence of Netanyahu and the other defendants - Noni Moses, and the couple Saul and Iris Elovitch.
Historical trial: In the District Court of Jerusalem shortly (Sunday), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial was charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Outside the court, hundreds of Netanyahu's supporters protested under the watchful eyes of policemen deployed on the roofs of nearby buildings. The protesters carried many Israeli flags and signs that read: "Honorable court, Netanyahu is not alone", as well as a large poster with the image of Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, along with a black color on a red background: "Require investigation".
During the demonstration, another picture was posted in which Mandelblit appears alongside former State Attorney Shai Nitzan along with the words: "The ancestors of corruption for questioning immediately." In addition, a large sign with the caption: "Dreyfus Trial 2 - Mandelblit Version" was hung near the court.
Among the protesters: "Bibi King of Israel is alive and well", "You will never walk alone, Benjamin Netanyahu", "The people demand legal justice". One of the protesters said: "We want justice. It's a trial of us all. Good luck to the dear Prime Minister."
With Prime Minister Netanyahu's vehicle on the way to court, the protesters opened a song "The whole world is a very narrow bridge and most importantly not to be afraid."
Itzik Zarqa, one of Netanyahu's prominent supporters, told Israel Today: "We have come today to strengthen our prime minister. We are very angry, we are in trial because there are indictments built by the left to overthrow the government and take democracy. This cannot happen. We will continue to support the prime minister. I rented an apartment on Gaza Street near the prime minister to guard him. "
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Today's hearing is expected to last only half an hour, during which the indictments will be read, and the defendants alongside Netanyahu - Yedioth Ahronoth's controlling shareholder Noni Moses, Shaul Alovitch, former Bezeq group controlling party, and his wife Iris - will have to return to court if they understand the indictment and The charges against them. However, they will not be required to respond to the indictment.
The legal event is expected to be covered by dozens of media outlets from around the world. Due to concerns about Corona's contagion, entering the debate will allow a very limited number of office holders.