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Benjamin Netanyahu corruption charges: What happens next?

Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that the 68-year-old, four-term prime minister be indicted for bribery in two cases

Netanyahu speaking at the event. Photo: Twitter
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Netanyahu speaking at the event. Photo: Twitter

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Benjamin Netanyahu is the dominant Israeli politician of his generation. On the domestic and international stage, no rival comes close to the veteran Likud Party leader known widely as “Bibi”.

Israeli police on Tuesday recommended that the 68-year-old, four-term prime minister be indicted for bribery in two cases.

It is by no means certain that Netanyahu will be indicted. 

Does Netanyahu have to resign?

Netanyahu is under no strict legal obligation to quit following the police recommendations. Indeed, he has given every indication that he intends to remain in office while pursuing a legal battle.

What impact will it have on Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

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