Both leaders are attacking law enforcement to push back against their legal woes, but the comparison ignores important distinctions between them and between the Israeli and American legal systems Haaretz - Published
As state prosecutor's term draws to a close, tension rises around the appointment of his acting replacement - as naming a permanent one is not permitted under Israel's transitional government Haaretz - Published
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the greatest challenge yet to his political survival as corruption charges were filed against him this week following an investigation. Lucy Fielder..
Several thousand Israelis rallied on Tuesday in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he faces the gravest threat to his political survival after corruption charges and two failed elections. CBC.ca - Published
It isn't easy when the only democracy in the Middle East has a prime minister promoting a conspiracy theory and attacking his own attorney general Haaretz - Published
Israel's top court on Sunday dismissed a petition to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step aside after his indictment on corruption charges. Reuters - Published Also reported by •Reuters India
Netanyahu is still very popular among his party officials and is likely to win any primary election Likud will hold. But some potential successors are waiting to pounce Haaretz - Published
Some of the prime minister’s supporters are sticking by him, while others are wavering. All are nervous and unsure about what comes next. NYTimes.com - Published
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's indictment is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel's already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his right-wing allies, Israeli.. CBC.ca - Published Also reported by •Indian Express •Seattle Times
After prime minister indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, Democratic lawmakers draw parallels to impeachment proceedings against President Trump Haaretz - Published
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on Thursday indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a set of long-running corruption cases, throwing his political future into.. WorldNews - Published
On Wednesday, the mayors of Tel Aviv and the neighboring towns announced the launch of a new public transport network that will operate on Shabbat, a major step toward making Israel a more normal.. Haaretz - Published
Legal challenges and an appeals process could mean it is two years before Benjamin Netanyahu faces trial. The corruption charges add to political uncertainty as lawmakers make their fourth attempt at.. Deutsche Welle - Published
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust stems from three long-running cases that have divided Israelis and cast a.. Seattle Times - Published
Israel's attorney general said he would announce later on Thursday his decision on whether to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged corruption. Reuters - Published