Netanyahu on trial: 'This is what an attempted coup looks like' PM claims prosecution is holding a 'witch-hunt' against him, lists a slew of alleged transgressions on law enforcement's side leading up to his corruption trial i24NEWS | Updated: 04.05.21 , 19:25 After appearing in court for his corruption trial, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasted on Monday the State Prosecution, Israel Police and the media, alleging they have conspired to stage a political coup against him. “The prosecution is on a witch-hunt. They were looking for me. Whitewashed investigations, conducted illegal searches and erased recordings. And the worst of all: It blackmailed witnesses with severe threats to the point of breaking up families,” Netanyahu said at a press conference. ”This is what an attempted coup looks like.”