Israel’s Netanyahu faces court, party challenges after indictment
Prime minister denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and refuses to leave office
24 November 2019 - 18:09
Jerusalem — A watchdog group asked Israel’s top court on Sunday to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step aside after his indictment on corruption charges, adding to pressure he is facing from within his ruling party.
Netanyahu, a four-term conservative leader, has denied the charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust and said he will stay in office and defend himself...
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