Under Graft Cloud, Netanyahu Seeks to Limit High Court's Power
- Strategy would grant immunity until PM leaves Israeli politics
- Prime minister rejects criticism, says favors strong courts
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With a new mandate from April elections and facing potential indictment on bribery and fraud charges, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring ways to shield himself from prosecution until he leaves politics, according to four senior figures close to the discussions.
The attorney general said in February he plans to indict Netanyahu in three corruption probes, pending a hearing for the prime minister to plead his case and try to avoid charges. Netanyahu, who denies wrongdoing, needn’t step down unless he’s convicted and has exhausted all appeals.