Daniel Estrin

And in exchange, he's accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars worth of champagne, cigars... and also secret deals to give him and his family flattering news coverage. What's it like seeing him testify?

And in exchange, he's accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars worth of champagne, cigars... and also secret deals to give him and his family flattering news coverage. What's it like seeing him testify?

It is extraordinary. I mean, on the witness stand, he started with an opening speech talking about how the momentous events in Syria means that his aides may need to pass him special notes as he gives his testimony. I mean, it's really extraordinary seeing an acting prime minister on trial in the middle of war. He began by saying the charges are an ocean of absurdity.

It is extraordinary. I mean, on the witness stand, he started with an opening speech talking about how the momentous events in Syria means that his aides may need to pass him special notes as he gives his testimony. I mean, it's really extraordinary seeing an acting prime minister on trial in the middle of war. He began by saying the charges are an ocean of absurdity.

It is extraordinary. I mean, on the witness stand, he started with an opening speech talking about how the momentous events in Syria means that his aides may need to pass him special notes as he gives his testimony. I mean, it's really extraordinary seeing an acting prime minister on trial in the middle of war. He began by saying the charges are an ocean of absurdity.

He said the only thing that matters is his role as defender of Israel. And when he was asked about the accusations that he sought positive press coverage and got cigars and champagne, he said he does not live a lavish life. He can't finish his cigar because of all the work he does. He says he goes to bed at 1 or 2 a.m. every day.

He said the only thing that matters is his role as defender of Israel. And when he was asked about the accusations that he sought positive press coverage and got cigars and champagne, he said he does not live a lavish life. He can't finish his cigar because of all the work he does. He says he goes to bed at 1 or 2 a.m. every day.

He said the only thing that matters is his role as defender of Israel. And when he was asked about the accusations that he sought positive press coverage and got cigars and champagne, he said he does not live a lavish life. He can't finish his cigar because of all the work he does. He says he goes to bed at 1 or 2 a.m. every day.

And about press coverage, he said all he would have to do to get good press coverage would be to say he supports creating a Palestinian state.

And about press coverage, he said all he would have to do to get good press coverage would be to say he supports creating a Palestinian state.

And about press coverage, he said all he would have to do to get good press coverage would be to say he supports creating a Palestinian state.

Yes, and he says he can juggle it all. I mean, although he did try to delay this day in court for several months, he and his lawyers argued because of the wars and the conflicts Israel is facing on multiple fronts, it should be delayed a couple months. In fact, he was unsuccessful. So he'll be testifying three days a week, six hours a day. It'll last for many weeks.

Yes, and he says he can juggle it all. I mean, although he did try to delay this day in court for several months, he and his lawyers argued because of the wars and the conflicts Israel is facing on multiple fronts, it should be delayed a couple months. In fact, he was unsuccessful. So he'll be testifying three days a week, six hours a day. It'll last for many weeks.

Yes, and he says he can juggle it all. I mean, although he did try to delay this day in court for several months, he and his lawyers argued because of the wars and the conflicts Israel is facing on multiple fronts, it should be delayed a couple months. In fact, he was unsuccessful. So he'll be testifying three days a week, six hours a day. It'll last for many weeks.

And he will be battling, he will be using this trial as part of this public battle to shape his image as a warrior for Israel in the middle of a war, surviving as Israel's longest-serving prime minister in history, especially at this extraordinary time with, in Syria, extensive Israeli bombing campaign inside Syria.

And he will be battling, he will be using this trial as part of this public battle to shape his image as a warrior for Israel in the middle of a war, surviving as Israel's longest-serving prime minister in history, especially at this extraordinary time with, in Syria, extensive Israeli bombing campaign inside Syria.

And he will be battling, he will be using this trial as part of this public battle to shape his image as a warrior for Israel in the middle of a war, surviving as Israel's longest-serving prime minister in history, especially at this extraordinary time with, in Syria, extensive Israeli bombing campaign inside Syria.

The Gaza health ministry says the airstrike in Khan Yunis killed at least three workers for World Central Kitchen, a group working to alleviate hunger and severe food shortages in Gaza.

The Gaza health ministry says the airstrike in Khan Yunis killed at least three workers for World Central Kitchen, a group working to alleviate hunger and severe food shortages in Gaza.

The Israeli military says the man targeted worked for the aid group and took part in the deadly Hamas-led October 7th attack on the kibbutz community of Nir-Oz, where nearly a fourth of the residents was killed or taken hostage. Israel called on World Central Kitchen to investigate its local employees in Gaza. Earlier this year, an Israeli strike killed seven of the aid group's workers in Gaza.