Bibi’s Faustian Bargain
With Binyamin Netanyahu facing allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust, the fate of a man synonymous with modern Israeli politics is in question. But as the prime minister's friends and foes consider their own prospects, it is increasingly clear that the cost of Netanyahu's political survival could be steep.
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JERUSALEM – On February 13, after an investigation that began in 2016, the Israeli police recommended charges against Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. Now, the spotlight is on Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit, who must decide whether to issue a formal indictment against a man who has become virtually synonymous with modern Israeli politics.