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Netanyahu Asks Parliament for Immunity in Corruption Cases

HeadlineJan 02, 2020

In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the Israeli parliament to grant him immunity from prosecution in three corruption cases he has been indicted in. Netanyahu’s rare and unpopular move means he could remain out of court for as long as he serves in parliament. Netanyahu is the longest-serving Israeli prime minister. He’s running for a fourth consecutive term in an election on March 2 — the third national election in Israel in less than a year.

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