Corruption probe tightens on Benjamin Netanyahu

Police say they have enough evidence to indict Israeli PM for fraud, bribery, and breach of trust

Israeli protesters take to the streets after police recommend indicting Netanyahu
(Image credit: Jack Guez/AFP?Getty Images)

The corruption scandal around Israel’s embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has deepened after several of his closest associates were arrested on suspicion of obstruction of justice, fraud and breach of trust.

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