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Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over legal plan

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The request intensifies a brewing showdown between Netanyahu's government and the judiciary. The Movement for Quality Government in Israel asked the court to force Netanyahu to obey the law. Netanyahu is on trial for charges of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. He denies wrongdoing and dismisses critics who say he will try to seek an escape route.

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Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over legal plan

Israeli group called Movement for Quality Government, a fierce opponent of the controversial overhaul, asked the court to sanction Netanyahu either with a fine or prison for not obeying the law.

4 years ago·Istanbul, Türkiye

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Israeli Group Asks Court To Punish Netanyahu Over Legal Plan

The request intensifies a brewing showdown between the prime minister's government and the judiciary it's trying to overhaul in a widely-opposed plan.

4 years ago·New York, United States

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Netanyahu fires defense minister for urging halt to judiciary overhaul

The move signals the prime minister will move ahead this week with plans to overhaul Israel's judiciary, which has sparked widespread opposition.

4 years ago·Washington, United States

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Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over legal plan

An Israeli good governance group on Sunday asked the country's Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for allegedly violating a conflict of interest agreement meant to prevent him from dealing with the country's judiciary while he is on trial for corruption.

4 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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