Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court for the first time in his ongoing corruption trial, facing charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Indicted in 2019, Netanyahu is accused of granting regulatory favors to Bezeq Telecom in exchange for favorable media coverage. His legal issues, previously overshadowing Israeli politics, have been further complicated by the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The trial, which began in 2020, is expected to last for months, and under Israeli law, Netanyahu can remain in office unless convicted.