The corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered the second day on Wednesday (Dec 11). The trial involves three separate cases in which prosecutors said that Netanyahu exchanged regulatory favours with media titans for favourable press coverage and advanced the personal interests of a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for lavish gifts.

Netanyahu corruption trial: Israeli PM says he didn't discuss give and take with ex-owner of news site

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be taking the witness stand on Tuesday (Dec. 10) for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a report by the news agency Associated Press on Monday said.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to take witness stand on Dec 10 in his corruption trial

Israel's new government to be sworn in after weeks of unexpectedly tough coalition negotiations. Netanyahu is set to assume the role of prime minister for the sixth time.

Watch: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu swearing-in ceremony