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tblue37

(65,269 posts)
Tue Jan 18, 2022, 11:33 AM Jan 2022

Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in corruption trial

Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in corruption trial

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The deal, which could be signed as early as this week, could usher Netanyahu off the Israeli political stage for years, paving the way for a leadership race in his Likud party and shaking up Israeli politics. Any deal could spare Netanyahu an embarrassing and protracted trial over an issue that has gripped the nation and risks tarnishing his legacy.

Reports of a deal angered critics who said a it would undermine the rule of law.

“The man who worked to destroy the public’s trust in the foundations of democracy for personal reasons is not eligible for deals,” Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz tweeted. He was referring to Netanyahu’s attempts after he was indicted to cast doubt on Israel’s justice system, saying it was biased and pursuing a witch hunt against him.

Demonstrators gathered against the developing deal outside the attorney general’s house Saturday evening. Any deal will likely be challenged in court.

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Netanyahu negotiating plea deal in corruption trial (Original Post) tblue37 Jan 2022 OP
For Years? Me. Jan 2022 #1
Indeed! nt Wounded Bear Jan 2022 #2
And What Legacy? Me. Jan 2022 #3
Of Course He Is SoCalDavidS Jan 2022 #4

SoCalDavidS

(9,998 posts)
4. Of Course He Is
Tue Jan 18, 2022, 12:10 PM
Jan 2022

There is no such thing as FULL ACCOUNTABILITY for these powerful criminals.

Always some sort of a deal or arrangement.

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