Intel: Why Netanyahu faces real legal danger this time
![ISRAEL-NETANYAHU/CORRUPTION Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an Likud Party gathering marking the first day of the eight-day Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, in Ramat Gan, Israel December 2, 2018. REUTERS/Corinna Kern - RC1881F587D0](/sites/default/files/styles/article_hero_medium/public/almpics/2018/12/RTS28L95.jpg/RTS28L95.jpg?h=a5ae579a&itok=IgVXE4io)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political luck may finally be running out after the Israeli police recommended his indictment on bribery charges.
Why it matters: The Israeli police have twice previously recommended indicting the prime minister, so far to no avail. The latest charges, however, offer the most solid and direct case against Netanyahu and have the most potential to spark political change in Israel. The Israeli leader is accused of approving mergers and friendly regulations for telecommunications mogul Shaul Elovitch in exchange for positive coverage in Elovitch's Walla! news site when Netanyahu served as communications minister.