Benjamin Netanyahu Defends Himself the Right Way In His Unnecessary Corruption Trial (Guest: David Rubin)

The former Mayor of Shiloh explains why the trial needs to end, especially when Israel needs Netanyahu the most.

The fact that a corruption trial against the leader of a nation at war seems utterly absurd. And yet, that’s exactly what’s happening to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The long-standing leader took the witness stand as a defendant in a corruption trial, with charges including exchanging regulatory favors for positive press coverage, as well as accepting expensive gifts.

Before taking the stand, Netanyahu’s lawyer Amit Hadad noted that this is nothing more than a political witch hunt, and that prosecutors “weren’t investigating a crime, they were pursuing a man.”

Netanyahu then took the stand, noting how “absurd” it was to see Israeli media rally against him. He also noted it was “doubly absurd” to suggest he received gifts, especially for media coverage.

“I have been waiting for eight years for this moment to tell the truth,” the veteran leader explained. “But I am also a prime minister… I am leading the country through a seven-front war, and I think the two can be done in parallel.”

A lot of people seem to be forgetting that right now.

Former Mayor of Shiloh David Rubin joins us now to discuss the matter further. He also serves as Founder of the Shiloh Israel Children’s fund. We welcome him to the show.

Q&A:

1. Let’s be honest. Is this corruption trial against Netanyahu even necessary at this point?
2. Is Netanyahu’s lawyer correct that this is merely a witch hunt with prosecutors “pursuing a man” for unnecessary charges?
3. What do you think will come out of this trial as a whole, if anything?
4. What about Israeli media trying to slander Netanyahu? Do they even have any sort of firm standing, or do they simply hold a deep grudge against him regarding his actions?
5. Where do you see the conflict between Israel and Hamas going as we enter 2025?
6. Tell us more about the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund and how it can help those in need.
7. Where can we learn more about you and the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund?
   1. www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
      www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
      www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

About David Rubin…

David Rubin, former Mayor of Shiloh Israel, is the author of seven books, including his latest, Confronting Radicals: What America Can Learn from Israel, which has recently been made into a movie. Rubin is the founder and president of Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund, established after he and his then three-year-old son were wounded in a terror attack.

Websites:
www.IsraelChildren.org (treating the victims of terror)
www.DavidRubinIsrael.com (to find out more about David’s many books)
www.ConfrontingRadicals.com (the movie)

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