Netanyahu Accuses Israeli Media of Bias During Corruption Trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused local media of bias, claiming they have targeted him due to his opposition to establishing a Palestinian state. He described journalists as "left-wing" and argued that criticism against him stems from his stance against the two-state solution.

Netanyahu faces charges in three cases, including receiving gifts from businessmen and providing favors to media leaders in exchange for favorable coverage. In court, he defended his innocence, stating that adopting a more lenient stance on the two-state solution would have guaranteed him positive media coverage.

At 75 years old, Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to face criminal charges while in office. His trial coincides with intensified Israeli military operations in Gaza, southern Lebanon, and Syria, further complicating the regional situation.