Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery and fraud before abruptly walking out of the courtroom where hearings for his corruption trial are taking place. This comes just weeks ahead of new elections in Israel — the fourth in two years — and amid ongoing protests against Netanyahu in Israel.

Meanwhile, the International Criminal Court ruled Friday it has jurisdiction over the Occupied Palestinian Territories, clearing the way for investigations into Israeli crimes in Gaza and the West Bank.