22.11.2019 - 05:56 [ Washington Post ]

The charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, explained

Netanyahu has denied all allegations. He is under no legal obligation to resign now that he has been indicted. He would only have to step down if convicted, a process that could take many more years.

Still, today’s indictment is a big deal, in part because the attorney general’s 63-page report provides a closer look into the charges and evidence against Netanyahu. Here are the main takeaways.