Netanyahu ‘close to plea bargain’ in corruption trial

Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly close to reaching a plea bargain in his corruption trial, which could mean an unexpectedly swift end to his turbulent political career and once again upend Israeli politics.

Israeli media reported that Netanyahu, Likud party chair and opposition leader since being ousted last year from a 12-year-stint in government, is in advanced talks with the state attorney’s office. It is reported that Netanyahu will admit to two counts of breach of trust, resulting in a suspended sentence and a few months of prison time converted to community service.