Valin Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 Times Of Israel Mandelblit’s decision is legal bombshell, marks first time in Israel’s history that serving PM faces criminal charges; Netanyahu says he won’t quit, will keep leading Israel Raoul Wootliff Nov. 21 2019 In a decision that drastically shakes up Israeli politics amid already ongoing chaos, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be charged with criminal wrongdoing in three separate cases against him, including bribery in the far-reaching Bezeq corruption probe. The decision marks the first time in Israel’s history that a serving prime minister faces criminal charges, casting a heavy shadow over Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, and his ongoing attempts to remain in power. According to the full indictment released by the Justice Ministry, Netanyahu will be charged with fraud and breach of trust in Cases 1000 and 2000, and bribery, fraud and breach of trust in Case 4000, the state prosecution said in a statement. Netanyahu said later Thursday he was the victim of an attempted coup. He said he would not resign but would, rather, continue to lead Israel “in accordance with the law.” (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geee Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Even With His Indictment And Trouble Forming A Coalition, Don’t Count Bibi Out Yet Thursday’s long-expected indictment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu would be enough to end the career of another politician, in another country. The 70-year-old leader of Israel’s conservative Likud Party is already the longest-serving prime minister in Israel’s history, and he very well may be in office for many years to come.With Bibi, don’t count on it. Here are some reasons Netanyahu’s longevity may continue despite the indictment: Trump. Israelis love President Trump, and they associated Netanyahu with Israel having the strongest ally in the White House in its history. Indeed, Bibi has carefully cultivated that image, posing with Trump in election posters and trumpeting American steps in support of Israel that tend to be announced right before an election or other political event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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