In a shocking revelatio, Israel's opposition leader, Yair Lapid, testified against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, shedding light on a scandal involving attempts to secure millions in tax breaks for Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan. Lapid, a major rival of Netanyahu, revealed that the prime minister had approached him twice, urging him to back legislation that would have benefited Milchan. The trial, which has captivated the nation, has already exposed allegations of favoritism, conflicts of interest, and breaches of trust. According to Israeli media reports, Milchan and his attorneys initially attempted to convince Lapid that extending the tax breaks would be advantageous for Israel, but Lapid remained unconvinced. Under Israeli law, the prime minister is not required to step aside while on trial, causing public outcry and calls for reform.

Source: Hindustan Times June 12, 2023 13:37 UTC