Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls to resign over a corruptio...
JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced calls to resign over a corruption scandal on Friday, as senior government colleagues publicly declared support after some signs of cracks in party loyalty.
The 70-year-old right-wing Likud Party leader denies all wrongdoing and denounced the indictment - the first against a sitting Israeli prime minister - as an “attempted coup.” The party - which has 33 of parliament’s 120 seats to Likud’s 32 - said its lawyers had formally approached the prime minister and attorney general’s offices saying it was “imperative” that Netanyahu step down.
Two Likud lawmakers publicly broached holding a party leadership contest on Thursday, but even such mild expressions of disloyalty upset loyalists. Smotrich said in a tweet that planned street protests in support of the prime minister were aimed at preventing “a predatory, violent and dangerous judicial dictatorship”.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Israel braces for political fight after Netanyahu indictmentJERUSALEM (AP) — The indictment of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to sharpen the battle lines in Israel’s already deadlocked political system and could test the loyalty of his...
Lire la suite »
'L.A. Confidential' Producer Arnon Milchan Cited in Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu IndictmentNetanyahu is accused of making several attempts to help Milchan's business interests, in exchange for around $200,000 worth of gifts.
Lire la suite »
Confusion and uncertainty deepen in Israel as Netanyahu fights for political survivalIt remains unclear whether Benjamin Netanyahu, the first sitting prime minister of Israel to be indicted on criminal charges, will be forced to quit.
Lire la suite »
Israel parliament gets 21 days to find new PMPresident Reuven Rivlin asks parliament to find a premier or a new general election will be called for early 2020, as incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu, facing indictment, and rival Benny Gantz fail to form government.
Lire la suite »