According to the report, Netanyahu and his wife Sarah received expensive items worth $ 2.6 lakh (about Rs 1.86 crore) in return for political gains.
Tel Aviv| Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of cheating, bribery and betrayal. For the first time in the country’s history, such serious allegations were made against a Prime Minister. Attorney General Avishay Mandelblit presented a 63-page indictment report against Netanyahu on Thursday. The report was submitted after 3 months of investigation. Netanyahu is the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israel.
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According to the report, Netanyahu and his wife Sarah received expensive items worth $ 2.6 lakh (about Rs 1.86 crore) in return for political gains. He also mediated for two media institutions to publish positive news. Interacted with MPs and officials to benefit media institutions.
Netanyahu continues to deny the allegations
However, Netanyahu has always rejected the allegations against him. He has been defending himself by declaring himself as victims of a political conspiracy. In October this year, his legal team cross-examined with the prosecutors for 4 days. This team sought to dismiss or reduce the charges levelled against the Prime Minister. Even after this, there was not much difference in the case.
Mandelblit said – I decided with a heavy heart
Mandelblit said after presenting the report, “I took this decision with a heavy heart, but because of my complete commitment to the law. It is my duty to ensure for the people of Israel that they live in a country where no one is above the law. Suspicions related to corruption are thoroughly investigated. Obeying the law is not an act of conscience, it is a compulsion, which everyone must obey. ”
I gave life for the country: Netanyahu
After the report was filed, Netanyahu said, “I gave my whole life for the country. Fought and been injured for this. I have also fought for the last few years in international forums to make the country a global power. I am proud of my achievements. It is a very difficult day for me and the people who support me. ”
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