Opening of PM's trial provokes storm on both sides of the political map • Levin added: "The Prime Minister has done a terrible injustice" • Minister Galant also attacked: "The judges are experts, but they hear what the media-political lobby says" • Opposition chairman Lapid: "Minister Netanyahu Joins Court - Disgrace"

In preparation for the opening of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial at 15:00, politicians on the left and right this morning (Sunday) addressed the historic legal event.

After years of claims by right-wing and Prime Minister Netanyahu himself that the trial is a coup attempt, Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin this morning claimed that Netanyahu's opening day "will be remembered as one of the low points of the Israeli judicial system."

Levin added: "The charges against the prime minister are unprecedented in Western democracies. Their place, if at all, was in the ethical and non-criminal spheres, and not in the face of high-ranking jurists in the world. Today is not only Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, it is a trial of the future of Israeli democracy and the future of its law enforcement system. "

Knesset Speaker also said: "Netanyahu received unprecedented confidence in the last election, with the Likud in his leadership receiving the highest number of votes any list has received since the establishment of the state. This was a personal expression of confidence in the prime minister and his leadership, and also a protest in the face of the unjust procedure being taken against him.

"As one who knows Prime Minister Netanyahu closely, his work and his absolute commitment to the State of Israel and the citizens of Israel, I know that he has done a terrible injustice. "Like millions of Israeli citizens, today stands alongside the prime minister. Alongside the truth. Alongside justice."

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Education Minister Yoav Galant of the Likud made it clear this morning that he "trusts judges and the justice system." Minister Galant said this in an interview for the "This Morning" program here at Network B, during which he added: "I think they, too, are living around them. In this aspect, the judges should know what the public thinks. In the end, their decisions are acceptable."

At the same time, Minister Galant said in an interview that "the judges are indeed experts, but they hear exactly what the media-political lobby is advocating, which is working diligently to make a prejudice."

Prime Minister Netanyahu's supporters were also interviewed this morning by Minister of Regional Cooperation Ofir Akunis, who told Radio Gali Israel: "I spoke with the Prime Minister last night and he sounded very strong. It is a man who has been under attack throughout his political career. I do not know anyone in the history of politics who went through such an attack with his family. "

Netanyahu was also backed by Colaia Speaker MK Mickey Zohar, who made an emphatic interview on FM103 radio station: "I have read the indictment and there is no criminal offense here."

During the interview, Zohar addressed two state witnesses Nir Hafetz and Shlomo Filber, saying: "They are 'outstanding workers' who have allegedly committed serious criminal offenses and were caught. Tell them, decide, either you or the prime minister." According to Zohar, "The prime minister did not commit an offense. He chose unsuitable people."

Joining Netanyahu ministers to court, including law enforcement ministers, is a national disgrace that you will not forget. This is the real coup attempt.

- Yair Lapid - Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) May 24, 2020

On the other hand, in the opposition, their strong reactions to the trial began. Opposition Chairman MK Yair Lapid, head of Yesh Atid's party, addressed statements by Likud ministers that they will strengthen Netanyahu in the opening hearing of his trial in the Jerusalem District Court: "Minister Netanyahu joins the court, including ministers responsible for law enforcement, It is a national disgrace that you will not forget. This is the real coup attempt. "

Last night, Tamar Zandberg of Meretz wrote on Twitter: "Do you respect the results of the trial?" This is the new question asked by Bibi. What do you mean, "does" and why is it a question at all? And shouldn't be at stake, period. "

"Do you respect the results of the trial?" This is the new question Bibi's rags ask. The "mother" chanting and why is that a question at all. Whatever stutters they repent, the very question is legitimacy for a government coup and should not be at issue, period.

- Tamar Zandberg (@tamarzandberg) May 23, 2020

Ministers talk like soldiers in a mafia. The Don compares himself to Dreyfus. The assistants and collaborators are white and blue, shaking and still. The media is terrified.

nausea.

- Nitzan Horowitz Nitzan Horowitz (@NitzanHorowitz) May 23, 2020

Meretz chairman Nitzan Horowitz was also firm. "Singers talk like soldiers in a mafia," he tweeted yesterday. "The Don compares himself to Dreyfus. The community of assistants and collaborators is white and the work is shaking and silent. The media is alarmed.

Former Minister of Communications Job has read from Julio's bed due to a recent analysis:

Netanyahu's conviction will lead to the destruction of a third home, it

should be clear, the national camp will not go back to the days of Altlana and the season, nor does it have the naivety and naivety of yesteryear.

- Job Read (@ayoobkara) May 24, 2020

On Twitter, former Communications Minister Job also tweeted about the PM's trial. "Netanyahu's conviction will lead to the destruction of a third home," Kara wrote. "It should be clear, the National Camp will not agree to a return to the Altana and Seasons days, nor does it have the naivety and naivety of yesteryear."