Secret deal to end Netanyahu’s trial fell apart over PM’s refusal to step down — source

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As Netanyahu testifies in his corruption trial, a look at years of scandal - Los Angeles Times

Netanyahu is not a suspect in that case. But a state commission of inquiry looking into the affair this year sent a letter to the prime minister warning him that he could be harmed by its conclusions. Read More

Netanyahu corruption trial should end in plea deal, Herzog says after Trump call for pardon

"In Israel, the pardon process begins with a formal request from the concerned individual," local media cited the president's office as stating.The post Netanyahu corruption trial should end in plea ... Read More

Netanyahu is testifying in his corruption trial. He has been dogged by scandal for years - WTOP News

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his long-running trial on corruption charges. But long before these ... Read More

Netanyahu Attempts Another Juggling Act, Maybe His Toughest Yet

Israel’s prime minister, who has long thrived by pitting one force against another, is caught between his far-right coalition and public anger over the government’s plan to weaken the judiciary. Read More

What the ceasefire deal could mean for Netanyahu and Israeli politics - NPR

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Yossi Mekelberg of Chatham House's Middle East and North Africa Program, about the Israeli political response to a negotiated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Read More

To save Israel, give Netanyahu a plea deal - The Forward

Two years ago, it was reported that Netanyahu was actively negotiating a plea deal that would have dropped several of the charges against him. That negotiation fell apart. But it’s time to ... Read More

Secret deal to end Netanyahu trial fell apart over PM’s refusal to step down — source

Supreme Court chief Aharon Barak, premier's lawyer suggested accepting conviction on minor charge but without leaving office; Barak insisted on PM stepping down The post Secret deal to end Netanyahu ... Read More