Netanyahu Corruption Trial Resumes Amidst Gaza War
Paused Trial Continues After Two-Month Break
A corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resumed on Monday after a two-month pause due to the ongoing Gaza war. Netanyahu is accused of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases. The trial had been scheduled to begin in January but was delayed due to the conflict. The prime minister has denied all charges and has accused the prosecution of a political witch hunt.
Hamas Demands Rejected
In related news, Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for an end to the Gaza war in exchange for a ceasefire. Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, has proposed a ceasefire but has been rejected by Israel. The Israeli government has said that it will not cease military operations until Hamas is disarmed and the threat to Israel is neutralized.
The war in Gaza has been ongoing for over a month and has resulted in the deaths of over 200 Palestinians and 12 Israelis. The conflict began after Hamas fired rockets into Israel, which retaliated with airstrikes. The fighting has since escalated, with both sides firing thousands of rockets and missiles.
The international community has called for a ceasefire, but both sides have so far rejected the appeals. The United Nations has warned that the conflict is having a devastating humanitarian impact on the people of Gaza.
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