24 nov 2019
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Minister of Defense, Naftali Bennett
Netanyahu calls query about whether he’ll seek parliamentary immunity for bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges ‘complicated question,’ says he is more than capable to deal with legal woes while running the country
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused Sunday to answer whether he'll indeed ask for parliamentary immunity against his corruption charges, but did focused instead on the danger Iran poses to Israel.
"You're asking a very complicated questions my young friend," Netanyahu told the reporter who posed the question during a tour in the Golan Heights, close to the Syrian border, accompanied by several military commanders.
Netanyahu also insisted he is able to carry out his duty to protect the country against Iran and handle his legal issues simultaneously. “As you can see, I'm doing whatever I must in order to ensure the government and the Cabinet fulfill their duties, and to ensure the safety of Israel and its people,” he said.
According to Netanyahu, Iran is preparing for additional attacks against Israel.
"Everyone who knows me knows I'm not making false promises either, I'm doing what's needs to be done, with full commitment to Israel's safety," said Netanyahu.
"Everything we're seeing around us, all the results for the actions we've recently taken, all of them have been my doing,” he said “I'm making informed decisions, and it's my belief that my decisions are good ones.
"Iran's aggression in our region continues, we're doing whatever we can to deny Iran's entrenchment in the region, and that includes foiling any weapon transfers from Iran into Syria, be it by air or on the ground," said Netanyahu.
"Our commitment to fight Iran's aggression is absolute, and we're working hard to thwart its goals, more than that, I can't elaborate."
Netanyahu said. He added that according to General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, Iran is indeed preparing for additional attacks.
"That is something I can confirm," said Netanyahu.
“We are indeed working to thwart Iran's plans through numerous measures."
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said that the IDF took action against Iran in Syria just last week.
“Our message to Iran's terrorists is this: You have nothing here, you have no reason to entrench here, whatever you do, you'll meet the full force of the IDF."
Bennett also sent a message to Iran's leadership: “Focus on your own people, work to improve their lives instead of trying to harm the Israeli people."
Netanyahu added that, "the current focus of Iran's leadership is to slaughter their own people, further testimony of the nature of the regime over there."
Netanyahu calls query about whether he’ll seek parliamentary immunity for bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges ‘complicated question,’ says he is more than capable to deal with legal woes while running the country
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused Sunday to answer whether he'll indeed ask for parliamentary immunity against his corruption charges, but did focused instead on the danger Iran poses to Israel.
"You're asking a very complicated questions my young friend," Netanyahu told the reporter who posed the question during a tour in the Golan Heights, close to the Syrian border, accompanied by several military commanders.
Netanyahu also insisted he is able to carry out his duty to protect the country against Iran and handle his legal issues simultaneously. “As you can see, I'm doing whatever I must in order to ensure the government and the Cabinet fulfill their duties, and to ensure the safety of Israel and its people,” he said.
According to Netanyahu, Iran is preparing for additional attacks against Israel.
"Everyone who knows me knows I'm not making false promises either, I'm doing what's needs to be done, with full commitment to Israel's safety," said Netanyahu.
"Everything we're seeing around us, all the results for the actions we've recently taken, all of them have been my doing,” he said “I'm making informed decisions, and it's my belief that my decisions are good ones.
"Iran's aggression in our region continues, we're doing whatever we can to deny Iran's entrenchment in the region, and that includes foiling any weapon transfers from Iran into Syria, be it by air or on the ground," said Netanyahu.
"Our commitment to fight Iran's aggression is absolute, and we're working hard to thwart its goals, more than that, I can't elaborate."
Netanyahu said. He added that according to General Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of the U.S. Central Command in the Middle East, Iran is indeed preparing for additional attacks.
"That is something I can confirm," said Netanyahu.
“We are indeed working to thwart Iran's plans through numerous measures."
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said that the IDF took action against Iran in Syria just last week.
“Our message to Iran's terrorists is this: You have nothing here, you have no reason to entrench here, whatever you do, you'll meet the full force of the IDF."
Bennett also sent a message to Iran's leadership: “Focus on your own people, work to improve their lives instead of trying to harm the Israeli people."
Netanyahu added that, "the current focus of Iran's leadership is to slaughter their own people, further testimony of the nature of the regime over there."
PM opts to focus on the situation in Gaza and the protests in Iran, avoiding completely the topic of the indictment brought against him last week by the attorney general over 3 separate corruption investigations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have completely ignored the indictment against him the first cabinet meeting since the criminal charges were announced by the attorney general last week.
Netanyahu on Thursday suffered a heavy blow to his hopes to remain in office after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict the prime minister for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
Netanyahu talked about the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Iranian aggression and the violence in the Arab sector, without mentioning the indictment at any point.
“There was an infiltration of a drone from the Gaza Strip into Israel,” said the prime minister at the start of the meeting. “The cabinet held a discussion about the threat of drones … We are developing tools to counter the threat and and I estimate that we get achieve the same results that were achieved with the Iron Dome,” he said.
“Iran is attacked not only its neighbors but its citizens as well,” Netanyahu said, referring to a week of violent protests over gasoline price increases in the Islamic Republic. “The regime’s cruelty has been exposed to the whole world. It’s the biggest terror state.”
Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu's rival and Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar made an official request, demanding the ruling party holds snap leadership primaries in a bid to unseat Israel's leader in case the country holds an unprecedented third elections in 12 months.
"Calling it an 'attempted coup' is irresponsible and tramples upon the state systems," said Sa'ar, referring to Netanyahu's remarks made in a fiery speech shortly after the charges had been announced.
"Netanyahu won't be able to form a government. We need to go to snap elections in the next 21 days," he said.
After Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader MK Benny Gantz both failed to form a government after the Sep. 17 elections, President Reuven Rivlin announced on Thursday the beginning of a 21-day period where 61 MKs could recommend any member to begin forming a government before the next elections are called.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to have completely ignored the indictment against him the first cabinet meeting since the criminal charges were announced by the attorney general last week.
Netanyahu on Thursday suffered a heavy blow to his hopes to remain in office after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict the prime minister for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
Netanyahu talked about the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Iranian aggression and the violence in the Arab sector, without mentioning the indictment at any point.
“There was an infiltration of a drone from the Gaza Strip into Israel,” said the prime minister at the start of the meeting. “The cabinet held a discussion about the threat of drones … We are developing tools to counter the threat and and I estimate that we get achieve the same results that were achieved with the Iron Dome,” he said.
“Iran is attacked not only its neighbors but its citizens as well,” Netanyahu said, referring to a week of violent protests over gasoline price increases in the Islamic Republic. “The regime’s cruelty has been exposed to the whole world. It’s the biggest terror state.”
Earlier on Sunday, Netanyahu's rival and Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar made an official request, demanding the ruling party holds snap leadership primaries in a bid to unseat Israel's leader in case the country holds an unprecedented third elections in 12 months.
"Calling it an 'attempted coup' is irresponsible and tramples upon the state systems," said Sa'ar, referring to Netanyahu's remarks made in a fiery speech shortly after the charges had been announced.
"Netanyahu won't be able to form a government. We need to go to snap elections in the next 21 days," he said.
After Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader MK Benny Gantz both failed to form a government after the Sep. 17 elections, President Reuven Rivlin announced on Thursday the beginning of a 21-day period where 61 MKs could recommend any member to begin forming a government before the next elections are called.
Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar
The ruling party appears to be in disarray as MK Gideon Sa’ar publicly challenges PM by officially requesting to hold snap primary leadership elections in the event the country goes to the polls for the third time in 12 months
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rival and Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar made an official request on Sunday, demanding the ruling party holds snap leadership primaries in a bid to unseat Israel's leader in case the country holds an unprecedented third elections in 12 months.
Netanyahu on Thursday suffered a heavy blow to his hopes to remain in office after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict the prime minister for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
"Calling it an 'attempted coup' is irresponsible and tramples upon the state systems," said Sa'ar, referring to Netanyahu's remarks made in a fiery speech shortly after the charges had been announced.
"Netanyahu won't be able to form a government. We need to go to snap elections in the next 21 days," he said.
"We (Likud) are a democratic party, we are not Yesh Atid (one of Blue and White constituent parties) that cancels internal elections. Likud haven't had primaries for many years now. I will be able to form a government and unite the country."
The prime minister's legal woes amplified voices within the party calling to unseat Netanyahu after over a decade at the party's helm, although most still side with the indicted leader.
"Sa'ar's request is wrong and comes at a bad time," said Likud MK and Tourism Minister Yariv Levin, adding that if the internal elections were to be held, he would vote for Netanyahu.
Likud Central Committee Chairman MK Haim Katz said on Saturday that Likud MKs who want to challenge Netanyahu for the party's leadership should be able to do so, giving a green light to the premiership poll.
After Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader MK Benny Gantz both failed to form a government after the Sep. 17 elections, President Reuven Rivlin announced on Thursday the beginning of a 21-day period where 61 MKs could recommend any member to begin forming a government before the next elections are called.
The ruling party appears to be in disarray as MK Gideon Sa’ar publicly challenges PM by officially requesting to hold snap primary leadership elections in the event the country goes to the polls for the third time in 12 months
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rival and Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar made an official request on Sunday, demanding the ruling party holds snap leadership primaries in a bid to unseat Israel's leader in case the country holds an unprecedented third elections in 12 months.
Netanyahu on Thursday suffered a heavy blow to his hopes to remain in office after Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit announced his decision to indict the prime minister for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
"Calling it an 'attempted coup' is irresponsible and tramples upon the state systems," said Sa'ar, referring to Netanyahu's remarks made in a fiery speech shortly after the charges had been announced.
"Netanyahu won't be able to form a government. We need to go to snap elections in the next 21 days," he said.
"We (Likud) are a democratic party, we are not Yesh Atid (one of Blue and White constituent parties) that cancels internal elections. Likud haven't had primaries for many years now. I will be able to form a government and unite the country."
The prime minister's legal woes amplified voices within the party calling to unseat Netanyahu after over a decade at the party's helm, although most still side with the indicted leader.
"Sa'ar's request is wrong and comes at a bad time," said Likud MK and Tourism Minister Yariv Levin, adding that if the internal elections were to be held, he would vote for Netanyahu.
Likud Central Committee Chairman MK Haim Katz said on Saturday that Likud MKs who want to challenge Netanyahu for the party's leadership should be able to do so, giving a green light to the premiership poll.
After Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader MK Benny Gantz both failed to form a government after the Sep. 17 elections, President Reuven Rivlin announced on Thursday the beginning of a 21-day period where 61 MKs could recommend any member to begin forming a government before the next elections are called.
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Is this the end of the 13-year Netanyahu era? What is Trump learning from Netanyahu’s unprecedented response to the charges against him?
22 nov 2019
Prime minister releases video message vowing to accept the court decision in his indictments for fraud, bribery and breach of trust in three separate investigations
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud brought against him will be decided in court and that he will abide by any court rulings.
"Of course, I want to make it clear that this whole process will ultimately be decided in court," the prime minister said in a video response to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's decision to bring charges in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
"We will accept the court decision, of that there is no doubt," Netanyahu said in the video Friday. "We will always act - from start to finish - in accordance with the rule of law."
The Blue and White party earlier Friday called on Netanyahu to resign the four ministerial posts he currently holds, citing a Supreme Court precedent.
Netanyahu struck a more defiant tone Thursday night, lambasting what he called an attempted coup against him.
In a televised speech shortly after the indictment was announced, the 70-year-old prime minister claimed that the investigations against him were tainted by bias, saying the police investigators "weren't after the truth, they were after me."
It is the first time in the nation's history a sitting premier faces a criminal trial and he immediately faced calls to step down.
The decision to indict Netanyahu was a heavy-hearted one, Mandelblit said Thursday evening.
"This is a difficult and sad day," Mandelblit told reporters. "Today, I informed the Prime Minister's Office of my decision to indict him on three counts.
"A day when the attorney general decides on an indictment against a prime minister for serious crimes is a difficult and sad day for the public in Israel - and for me personally."
Mandelblit previously served as Netanyahu's cabinet secretary.
Netanyahu has called the corruption charges a witch hunt and repeatedly lashed out at police and prosecutors throughout the investigation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that charges of bribery, breach of trust and fraud brought against him will be decided in court and that he will abide by any court rulings.
"Of course, I want to make it clear that this whole process will ultimately be decided in court," the prime minister said in a video response to Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's decision to bring charges in the three corruption investigations into the veteran politician who has led the country for more than a decade.
"We will accept the court decision, of that there is no doubt," Netanyahu said in the video Friday. "We will always act - from start to finish - in accordance with the rule of law."
The Blue and White party earlier Friday called on Netanyahu to resign the four ministerial posts he currently holds, citing a Supreme Court precedent.
Netanyahu struck a more defiant tone Thursday night, lambasting what he called an attempted coup against him.
In a televised speech shortly after the indictment was announced, the 70-year-old prime minister claimed that the investigations against him were tainted by bias, saying the police investigators "weren't after the truth, they were after me."
It is the first time in the nation's history a sitting premier faces a criminal trial and he immediately faced calls to step down.
The decision to indict Netanyahu was a heavy-hearted one, Mandelblit said Thursday evening.
"This is a difficult and sad day," Mandelblit told reporters. "Today, I informed the Prime Minister's Office of my decision to indict him on three counts.
"A day when the attorney general decides on an indictment against a prime minister for serious crimes is a difficult and sad day for the public in Israel - and for me personally."
Mandelblit previously served as Netanyahu's cabinet secretary.
Netanyahu has called the corruption charges a witch hunt and repeatedly lashed out at police and prosecutors throughout the investigation.
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