Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly near to plea bargain in corruption trial

Former Israeli PM understood to be in advanced talks with state attorney’s office over admitting to two counts of breach of trust

The former Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly close to reaching a plea bargain in his corruption trial, a development that could mean an unexpectedly swift end to his turbulent political career and once again upend Israeli politics.

Israeli media were dominated on Sunday by the news that Netanyahu, the chair of the Likud party and leader of the opposition since being ousted last year from a 12-year-stint in government, has reached advanced talks with the state attorney’s office.