Netanyahu back in court over corruption

The intensive legal proceedings coincide with President Reuven Rivlin’s meetings Monday with representatives of all political parties to gather their nominations of the next prime minister, following last week’s inconclusive election.

Netanyahu, who seeks to establish the next government and continue serving as prime minister after four rounds of voting in two years, was reportedly seeking to avoid fresh photos from the defendant’s bench as he tries to muster political support to head a coalition.

Netanyahu’s legal team asked the court Wednesday to waive the requirement that he be present in the courtroom for the proceedings, according to Hebrew media reports.

Netanyahu faces charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.