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August 14, 2017

Israel: Thousands Protest Corruption Amid Netanyahu Bribery Investigation
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In Israel, thousands of protesters rallied outside the home of the
Israeli attorney general to protest against corruption and President
Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing a criminal investigation into
allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Netanyahu has been
accused of trading political favors for $130,000 worth of luxury gifts,
including cigars and champagne. He's also reeling from leaked
transcripts of secret recordings that show he traded favors for positive
coverage from Israel's dominant newspaper.


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