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February 8, 2021

Israeli PM Netanyahu Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption Charges Ahead of Fresh Elections
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to charges
of bribery and fraud before abruptly walking out of the courtroom where
hearings for his corruption trial are taking place. This comes just
weeks ahead of new elections in Israel - the fourth in two years - and
amid ongoing protests against Netanyahu in Israel.

Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court ruled Friday it has
jurisdiction over the Occupied Palestinian Territories, clearing the way
for investigations into Israeli crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.


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