Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu indicted on corruption charges
He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of bribery and a maximum three-year term for fraud and breach of trust
21 November 2019 - 19:07
Jerusalem — Israel’s attorney-general indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges on Thursday, heightening uncertainty over who will ultimately lead a country mired in political chaos after two inconclusive elections in 2019.
Attorney-general Avichai Mandelblit announced the decision, the first of its kind against a serving Israeli prime minister, in a statement and said the charges include bribery, breach of trust and fraud...
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