The ongoing trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel has raised concerns about the rule of law and the need for legal reform. The trial has been ongoing for years and there is skepticism that it will ever reach a resolution. The current legal situation allows for a sitting prime minister to continue serving during their trial, creating a conflict of interest and undermining public trust. The writer suggests two possible solutions: either a prime minister should be unable to serve while facing a criminal trial, or proceedings should be postponed until after their term ends. The writer argues that the first solution is more appropriate and in line with the principles of equality before the law and the rule of law.
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