Netanyahu negotiating plea deal | TheHill - The Hill

A source told the Associated Press on Sunday that a deal could be signed early this week, potentially ushering the former prime minister off the political stage and paving the way for new leadership of his Likud party. .

Reuters, also citing an anonymous source, said the 72-year-old politician is in discussions with Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to plead guilty to reduced charges and have potential prison time commuted to community service. .

Another source told the AP the deal could drop some charges facing Netanyahu, who is accused of receiving lavish gifts from wealthy associates and arranging a quid-pro-quo for positive media coverage. .