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Haaretz reports:
Israel Police will recommend indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in two corruption investigations. The two cases are the so-called “Case 1000” – in which Netanyahu is suspected of accepting lavish gifts from wealthy benefactors in return for advancing their interests.
The second investigation, “Case 2000”, alleges that Netanyahu tried to strike a deal that would have provided him with positive coverage in Israel’s second largest newspaper in exchange for hurting its freebie rival, Israel Hayom.
Netanyahu has maintained he did nothing wrong, claiming on numerous occassions that “there will be nothing, because there is nothing.” In the days leading up to the police’s recommendations, Netanyahu has openly questioned the integrity of the police commissioner and other high-ranking officers tasked with the investigations
BREAKING: Israeli media reports say police recommending Netanyahu indictment on corruption charges, including bribery.
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 13, 2018
#BREAKING Israel police recommend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be charged with corruption, according to reports
— AFP news agency (@AFP) February 13, 2018
Americans involved in Bibi Netanyahu bribery charges: Arnon Milchan Hollywood producer who allegedly bribed Netanyahu.
— Nathan Guttman (@nathanguttman) February 13, 2018
In the first case, Netanyahu and his wife were allegedly supplied with jewelry, cigars & champagne from 2 tycoons, Arnon Milchen and James Packer in exchange for private favors to the tycoons. >>
— Elizabeth Tsurkov (@Elizrael) February 13, 2018
In the second case Netanyahu was recorded negotiating w/ Yediot Aharonot Daily publisher Noni Mozes to alter Israeli law to financially benefit the publisher in exchange for a change to the (highly negative) tone of Netanyahu’s coverage by the paper.
— Elizabeth Tsurkov (@Elizrael) February 13, 2018
Netanyahu has waged a ferocious smear campaign against the Israeli police in an effort to justify remaining power despite the looming indictments. There are several additional ongoing investigations about Netanyahu’s corruption.
— Elizabeth Tsurkov (@Elizrael) February 13, 2018