Israel | May 17, 2022 Netanyahu’s defense team scores points Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can be happy with his week: His rival Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is deep in coalition trouble, and his own trial offers him some small legal victories.
Iran | Apr 21, 2022 Iran parliament speaker in hot water over family's trip to Turkey Under tightening livelihood strains and constantly being told to pursue modesty and exercise austerity, the Iranian public saw the trip as a sign of brazen hypocrisy among some senior officials whose private lives are characterized by extravagance.
Mar 9, 2022 Despite government efforts, corruption still threatens Iraqis Efforts to crack down on corruption in Iraq have resulted in improvement but much remains to be done, especially among forces tasked with protecting the population.
Iraq | Feb 23, 2022 Iraqi judges in crosshairs of drug dealers with powerful connections Iraq has seen systematic assassinations of judges since 2003, most of whom were handling investigations into drugs and corruption cases involving influential figures and parties.
Israel | Feb 18, 2022 Netanyahu rallies supporters for Pegasus protests Supporters of opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu rallied last night in Tel Aviv, claiming that the Pegasus affair is part of a conspiracy against their leader.
Iran | Feb 14, 2022 Iran's IRGC confirms leaked audio of former head discussing corruption The IRGC has confirmed the audio of the former commander speaking about corruption.
Israel | Feb 9, 2022 Netanyahu refers to Pegasus revelations as 'black day' Allegations that the police used the Pegasus software to illegally spy on politicians, activists and journalists raise more concerns about privacy, civil liberties and democracy.
Israel | Feb 8, 2022 Netanyahu exploits Pegasus affair in Israel With the Pegasus affair growing in Israel, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on trial for breach of trust and bribery, says his opponents used the spyware against him.
Turkey | Feb 1, 2022 Turkey sinks on corruption index as activists point to public tender system Transparency International says there has been a “significant decline” in Turkey’s tackling of graft over the last decade.
Israel | Jan 14, 2022 Could Netanyahu opt for plea bargain? Despite declarations made in the past by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against a plea bargain, it seems that such a deal might now be on the table.
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