Reuters: Israeli police recommend bribery charges against Netanyahu
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, opening the way for what could be the biggest challenge yet to the right-wing leader’s political survival.
Against the backdrop of Israeli flags in a televised speech at his residence, a somber Netanyahu called the allegations baseless and vowed to complete his fourth term in office.
It will be up to Israel’s attorney general to decide whether to file charges, a process that could take weeks if not months.
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