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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Netanyahu Plea Talks Threaten Israel’s Coalition Govt

Former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaves a Jerusalem court house on November 16, 2021. (AFP)

Plea bargain negotiations between Israeli prosecutors and Benjamin Netanyahu could put an end to the ex-premier's corruption trial but at the same time trigger a crisis for the eight-party coalition that ousted him in June.

Judicial sources familiar with the negotiations have confirmed to AFP that Netanyahu -- currently on trial for alleged bribery, fraud and breach of trust -- is discussing a plea deal with Israel's attorney general.

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