Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faces corruption charges

Benjamin Netanyahu with President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP/Gettyplaceholder image
Benjamin Netanyahu with President Donald Trump. Picture: AFP/Getty

Police have recommended indicting Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a pair of corruption cases, according to media reports.

The reported recommendations on Tuesday night do not immediately threaten Mr Netanyahu, but they are deeply embarrassing and could fuel calls for him to step aside.

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