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Netanyahu May be Indicted on Corruption Charges

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JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's circle attempted to convey calm Sunday amid reports of a slew of corruptions charges against him that threatened to force him from office.
Netanyahu himself did not address the latest developments at his weekly Cabinet meeting, but a close ally said he was relaxed and confident despite reports that police were preparing to recommend he be indicted.

On Thursday, Israeli police revealed they suspect Netanyahu of being involved in bribery, fraud and breach of trust in a pair of cases.

Netanyahu has been questioned several times "under caution" about his supposed illicit ties to executives in media, international business and Hollywood.

One investigation involving Netanyahu dubbed by police as "File 1000," reportedly concerns claims he improperly accepted lavish gifts from wealthy supporters, including Australian billionaire James Packer and Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan.

The second investigation, "File 2000," reportedly concerns Netanyahu's alleged attempts to strike a deal with publisher Arnon Mozes of the Yediot Ahronot newspaper group to promote legislation to weaken Yediot's main competitor in exchange for more favorable coverage of Netanyahu by Yediot.

A third investigation, "File 3000," relates to a possible conflict of interests involving the purchase of German submarines, in which Netanyahu's cousin and personal attorney represented the German firm involved in the deal.

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American congressman will be watching closely, as they're worried that the scandal in Israel could disrupt the flow of their bribery payments from AIPAC. :lamo

Is this a major scandal for BB? What happens if he's indicted. I honestly don't know, and would like to hear from those more familiar with Israeli political/criminal customs.
 
American congressman will be watching closely, as they're worried that the scandal in Israel could disrupt the flow of their bribery payments from AIPAC. :lamo

Is this a major scandal for BB? What happens if he's indicted. I honestly don't know, and would like to hear from those more familiar with Israeli political/criminal customs.

I'm not an expert on Israeli politics; however, I found this opinion from last August:

Netanyahu suspected of bribery and fraud by police | Israel News | Al Jazeera

"Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suspected of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, an Israeli police document says.

"Police have been questioning Netanyahu for months over the cases but have released few details.

"On Thursday, pplice released a gag order on reporting the details of talks that are under way to enlist a state witness. The document says the cases involving Netanyahu deal with "a suspicion of committing crimes of bribery, fraud and breach of trust".

"The Israeli daily Haaretz said Netanyahu's former chief of staff Ari Harow has reached an agreement with the prosecution to turn state witness in two corruption cases against Netanyahu that are being heard in court.

"The cases relate to gifts allegedly given to Netanyahu and his family by business figures and discussions he had with a newspaper publisher."

I suspect whoever takes Netanyahu's place in Israel will be far more right wing than he is.
 
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