'Fire behind the smoke': Probe of Netanyahu has Israelis worried

[DonViejo]

By William Booth January 21 at 3:38 PM

JERUSALEM — Night after night over the past two weeks, at the top of the evening news hour, Channel 2 investigative reporter Guy Peleg has read aloud from leaked transcripts of secret recordings of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The revelations have dominated the news cycles — centered on alleged negotiations between Netanyahu and the publisher of Israel’s dominant newspaper, Yedioth Ahronoth.

Excerpts from transcripts of the taped conversations appear to suggest that the two were conspiring to improve the prime minister’s image while boosting the fortunes of the publisher.

The Israeli TV journalist reads from the leaked transcript, playing both characters.

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[Chasstev365]

1. Oh, Please, Please, Please!

A little like sending AL Capone to jail for not paying his taxes, but he's a war criminal and should be out of power.

Moreover, if Netanyahu is disgraced and out of office, it might be a reminder to Americans that Benedict Donald works for US and not the other way around!

[GoCubsGo]

2. Yes, please!

And, an added bonus is that the republicans (and a few Dems) in Congress won't have his ass to kiss any longer. They'll have to put their own country before him now.