Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was just indicted on bribery and fraud charges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday was indicted on bribery, fraud, and breach of trust charges in three corruption cases, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced.
Netanyahu, 70, is accused of offering or dangling government favors and regulatory benefits to media tycoons in exchange for gifts and positive news coverage. He is the first sitting Israeli prime minister ever to be indicted.
Netanyahu is no stranger to corruption. Not only has he done things such as name settlements after President Trump, but he has aggressively advocated for military action against Iran from the US while demanding that Israel be kept out of any conflict. He is also know for his support of racist ideas, Jewish racial supremacy, and eugenics.
Netanyahu, 70, is accused of offering or dangling government favors and regulatory benefits to media tycoons in exchange for gifts and positive news coverage. He is the first sitting Israeli prime minister ever to be indicted.
The longest-serving Israeli prime minister in history, Netanyahu has denied all accusations of wrongdoing and argued that he’s a victim of a political “witch-hunt” pushed by the left and the media.
The indictments come at a politically turbulent time for Netanyahu, who has failed to form a government despite three attempts and two elections over the last seven months. (source)
It is not a surprise that he was indicted. Given his statements and connections, it is a surprise it did not happen sooner. Although given the recent “scandals” involving Trump, one must also wonder if this is another political show to distract from other problems involving Israel and the US.
It will be interesting to watch this story as it develops, and we will keep you posted on it.