Good riddance. Can his American partner be not far behind in getting his just deserts?
Times of Israel 11.21.2019
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.
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.
Mandelblit was set to address the press in his office in the Justice Ministry in Jerusalem at 7:30 p.m. to formally announce the charges. The Justice Ministry also released the full indictment, which is to be filed with the Jerusalem District Court.
