Judges Indicate Bribery Charge Against Netanyahu Will Be Hard to Prove Despite Prosecution's Push Forward

Judges in Netanyahu's corruption trial say it's hard to prove bribery accusations against him in one of the three cases he's charged over
Judges in the criminal trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have told prosecutors that the bribery charge against him will be difficult to prove.
State attorneys will continue to pursue bribery charges against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite judges warning of difficulty in proving the allegation.
Prosecutors believe they have a strong case for the accusation that Netanyahu took bribes in the form of positive press coverage from a telecoms mogul seeking regulatory benefits.
Judges implored both parties to consider a plea bargain or mediation for “the sake of the country,” but prosecutors were reticent to negotiate a deal given the fraud and breach of trust charge he faces in Case 4000.