Netanyahu Shows Signs of Stress During Court Appearance in Tel Aviv

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exhibited clear signs of stress and confusion during his latest court appearance at the central court in Tel Aviv, where he testified in the corruption case referred to as "Case 1000."

According to Maariv, Netanyahu, typically confident in front of cameras, appeared almost "dazed" during his questioning. His responses conflicted with previous statements, particularly regarding gifts received by him and his wife, Sara, including champagne, cigars, and other items from a close friend.

A body language expert consulted by the newspaper noted that Netanyahu frequently shifted from sitting to standing abruptly and raised his voice to a shout while discussing the allegations. His gaze often wandered to the audience, which the expert attributed to a "lack of focus" and an "internal refusal" to accept the trial's reality. This behavior seemed heightened following comments from the U.S. President earlier in the week about the possibility of granting him a pardon.

The expert suggested that Netanyahu attempted to use his court appearance to persuade judges and investigators that the case was a personal vendetta against him. He employed a tactic described as "look over here," raising his voice on one side while being firm in his responses to divert attention from the core of the questioning.

When asked about the large quantities of champagne received by him and his wife, Netanyahu provided a contradictory answer to his earlier statements, claiming, "I don't like champagne," and adding that Sara "drinks it in moderation," before concluding, "The one who really liked champagne was Shimon Peres."

These behaviors highlight the psychological stress Netanyahu faces as this long-running trial continues to unfold.