Report: Netanyahu fears ending up with prison term amid plea deal talks

Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is concerned that even signing a plea deal in his ongoing corruption trial could land him in prison, according to a Channel 12 report.

Talks between Netanyahu and state prosecutors reportedly picked up again today, but the opposition leader is said to fear that signing a plea deal admitting to fraud and breach of trust could result in a prison term, instead of just community service, if judges decide to impose one.

Former minister Stas Misezhnikov was sentenced to 15 months in prison after signing a plea deal admitting to fraud and breach of trust, the TV station notes.

Any plea bargain signed between Netanyahu and state prosecutors would still need to be approved by the court, which could seek to alter some of its terms.