Netanyahu pulls bid for immunity over corruption charges
By DW
01 February 2020 |
3:10 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has withdrawn a request for immunity from prosecution over corruption charges. Ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump, he decried the proceedings as a "circus."
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