Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is negotiating with the country’s prosecutor’s office, reports Assosiated Press with reference to sources.
According to their data, the transaction will mean recognition by the politician of his guilt in the case of corruption. In exchange from it, a number of charges will be removed and the punishment is softened (imprisonment can be replaced by public works). However, Netanyahu will not be able to engage in political activities in the next few years. It is this requirement that can be a stumbling block in negotiations, Interfax writes.
The signing of the agreement between the parties can take place within a week, added the source AP.
Benjamin Netanyahu is under investigation immediately in three cases. He is accused of bribery, fraud and abuse of confidence. Netanyahu has repeatedly stated that the charges nominated against him are politically motivated. Earlier, he, like the Prime Minister of the country, was political inviolability. However, the loss in the last election allowed the prosecutors to give these works.