Israel AG to charge PM Netanyahu in 3 corruption cases, confirms justice ministry

Israel's Justice Ministry issued a statement on Thursday confirming a television report that the country's attorney-general intends to charge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in three corruption cases, pending a hearing. Netanyahu can argue at the hearing, whose date has not yet been set, against an indictment. He denies any wrongdoing. Charges include bribery and fraud and breach of trust, according to the statement.