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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) exits after testifying in a hearing at the Magistrate's Court, Rishon Lezion, Jan. 23, 2023. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) exits after testifying in a hearing at the Magistrate's Court, Rishon Lezion, Jan. 23, 2023. — ABIR SULTAN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walking during a hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion on January 23, 2023.

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves after speaking at a protest against the Israeli government, Jerusalem, April 6, 2022.

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Arnon Milchan leaves the Old Ship Hotel, after giving testimony in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial which is being transmitted via videolink to the District Court of Jerusalem, on June 25, 2023 in Brighton, England. Arnon Milchan, a film producer who prosecutors allege gave the Israeli prime minister expensive gifts in return for personal favours, was reported to be testifying remotely due to health reasons. (Photo by Chris Eades/Getty Images)

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