Economist Podcasts Bibi in the corner: Binyamin Netanyahu’s indictment
Nov 22, 2019
Roger McShane, Middle East editor for The Economist, shares valuable insights on the significant indictment of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, discussing its potential to shake up Israel's political landscape and governance. He explores how this unprecedented legal turmoil may impact election dynamics and party conflicts. The dialogue also touches on resilience in the face of challenges, contrasting Netanyahu's political struggles with the emotional toll of eviction faced by families, before wrapping up with an intriguing revival of Leonardo da Vinci's historic vineyard.
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Netanyahu's Indictment
- Netanyahu faces charges of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery.
- These involve gifts from businessmen, a deal with a newspaper publisher, and media regulation favors.
Potential Consequences and Evidence
- Netanyahu could face up to 10 years for bribery and 3 for fraud and breach of trust.
- The Attorney General is confident in the charges and the prosecution has substantial evidence.
Netanyahu and Trump Compared
- Netanyahu and Trump share similar populist, nationalist approaches.
- Both resent elites and frame investigations as politically motivated attacks.
