Netanyahu says he will refute all the 'vile charges' against him

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicks off his press statement, following Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s announcement of bribery, fraud and breach of trust charges against him pending a hearing, by mentioning US President Donald Trump’s praise for him earlier today and saying that his ties with foreign leaders are unparalleled and that the indictment is part of a plan to topple his government.

Netanyahu repeats his allegation of political persecution against him and relentless pressure on Mandelblit to indict him while not letting him respond to the “vile charges” before the April elections.

“Rest assured, I will refute all the allegations,” Netanyahu says at his Jerusalem residence.