Charges against Prime Minister Netanyahu: Implications for Israeli Domestic and Foreign Policy
Charges against Prime Minister Netanyahu: Implications for Israeli Domestic and Foreign Policy

Author(s): Michał Wojnarowicz
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Israel; Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; corruption investigation; government; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: Israeli police, after investigations into corruption allegations, have recommended the country’s Attorney General indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu rejects the allegations. The leaders of the parties forming the government support the head of government and did not take any action that would lead to a breakdown of the coalition. However, the results of the investigations combined with public pressure may affect the government’s stability and speed up Knesset elections. The political struggle between the parties may lead to stronger actions and rhetoric in Israeli foreign policy.

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