corruption trials
Political novices drawn to anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel
Middle East
August 12, 2020
Political novices drawn to anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — In a summer of protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the accusations of corruption and calls…
Contentious budget vote could push Israel toward elections
Middle East
July 30, 2020
Contentious budget vote could push Israel toward elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s finance minister said Thursday he would bring a short-term budget up for a vote next week,…
Israeli artist takes aim at Netanyahu with life-size statue
Middle East
July 29, 2020
Israeli artist takes aim at Netanyahu with life-size statue
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Residents of the city of Tel Aviv woke up Wednesday to a jarring site: a…
Israeli police use water cannons on protesters, arrest 55
Middle East
July 24, 2020
Israeli police use water cannons on protesters, arrest 55
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police used water cannons to disperse protesters in central Jerusalem and arrested at least 55 of…
Israeli president lashes out at government, talk of election
Middle East
July 23, 2020
Israeli president lashes out at government, talk of election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s largely ceremonial president lashed out Thursday at squabbling members of Benjamin Netanyahu’s so-called unity government, beseeching…
Israeli leader’s son takes center stage in corruption sagas
Middle East
July 6, 2020
Israeli leader’s son takes center stage in corruption sagas
JERUSALEM (AP) — As scandal-plagued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands trial for corruption, his 28-year-old son has emerged as a…
Israeli court releases anti-Netanyahu activist after arrest
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Israeli court releases anti-Netanyahu activist after arrest
JERUSALEM (AP) — A Jerusalem court early on Sunday ordered the release of a leading activist opposed to Israeli Prime…
Netanyahu turns to rich friend to fund corruption trial fees
Middle East
June 15, 2020
Netanyahu turns to rich friend to fund corruption trial fees
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on trial for accepting gifts from wealthy friends. But that has…
Court orders Mubarak’s release pending inquiry
Egypt
June 18, 2013
Court orders Mubarak’s release pending inquiry
Amireya Appeals Court on Tuesday ordered the release of ex-President Hosni Mubarak pending investigation into charges of illicit gains made…
Shafiq faces trial in November
Egypt
October 18, 2012
Shafiq faces trial in November
Ahmed Shafiq, former presidential candidate and ousted President Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, is set to face trial on 6…