No legal obstacle to Israel PM Netanyahu forming govt despite criminal charges: Attoney-General Mandelbit
On Thursday, the Israeli Parliament approved in the first reading a bill to enable the unity government deal.
On Thursday, the Israeli Parliament approved in the first reading a bill to enable the unity government deal.
Under Israeli law, while ministers cannot keep their posts after an indictment, a prime minister is not legally required to step down unless convicted and with all appeals exhausted.
The prosecution has accused the head of government in connection with three cases, known as Case 1,000, Case 2,000 and Case 3,000, the Ministry of Justice said in a statement.
The elections on Sept. 17 were the second time Israeli cast their ballots in five months.
