Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in court in Jerusalem today for the 24th time as part of his ongoing trial on charges of corruption, fraud, and breach of trust. The cases involve allegations of receiving lavish gifts from businessmen and attempts to strike deals with media outlets for favorable coverage. Today’s session lasted several hours, during which the court heard new testimonies from former government officials.

Netanyahu maintains his innocence, labeling the trial a “political witch hunt,” while his opponents view it as a critical test for the independence of the Israeli judiciary amid ongoing political turmoil.