Israeli PM back in court as parties weigh in on his fate

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a hearing (Abir Sultan/Pool Photo via AP)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial has resumed, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed Israeli leader forcing a prominent news site to flatter his family and smear his opponents.

The testimony came as Mr Netanyahu’s chances of securing another term in office following last month’s parliamentary elections appeared to be dwindling in high-stakes political talks hosted by the country’s figurehead president just a few miles away.