Source: Quillette
by Benny Morris
“Netanyahu launched his anti-judiciary campaign — which, in Orwellian fashion, he has dubbed ‘judicial reform’ — three years ago, following the start of his trial on charges that include bribery and fraud and that, if convicted, could land him in jail. Since the Attorney-General has the power to end the legal proceedings, by replacing Baharav-Miara with a personal stooge, Netanyahu could escape prison. Many Israelis view the behaviour of the Netanyahu family over the years, and especially since the start of the current war, as symptomatic of the corruption of the country’s norms and values. The family has spent millions of dollars of treasury money on renovations to their private residences in Jerusalem and Caesarea, citing ‘security requirements.’ And then there is the behaviour of Netanyahu’s two sons: Yair (aged 35) and Avner (aged 30).” (08/09/25)
https://quillette.com/2025/08/09/the-most-corrupt-government-in-the-west-israel-netanyahu/