Israeli Police Recommend Bribery Charges Against Netanyahu

Israeli Police Recommend Bribery Charges Against Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a statement in Jerusalem, in this picture grab taken on Feb. 13, 2018. Israeli Pool/via REUTERS
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JERUSALEM—Israeli police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery, opening the way for what could be the biggest challenge yet to the right-wing leader’s political survival.

Against the backdrop of Israeli flags in a televised speech at his residence, a somber Netanyahu called the allegations baseless and vowed to complete his fourth term in office.