Israel: Jerusalem residents react to PM Netanyahu's 'BS' corruption charges

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Residents of Jerusalem reacted on Friday to the news of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicted with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in connection with three separate cases.

Locals sharing their opinions were divided between believing the accusations against the prime minister and believing them to be "fake news." Most seemed to believe that he should be held accountable if the allegations are proved true.

"Just like any other citizen Mr Netanyahu should respect the law," said resident Daphna Poskansa, as Zach Gerbe agreed that he "should be held accountable."

"I think everything is bullshit, liars, all the court and all the lawyers. It's a game. He is clean like an angel and we are going to fight for him, if we need it," a local countered in Bibi's support.

Ruth Cohen drew comparisons between the current situation and that with Trump, "where you have fake news and opposing politicians doing everything they can to spin a story," as Zion Haroush said he believed the situation to be "bullshit, its liars, all the court and all the lawyers, it's a game. He is clean like an angel and we are going to fight for him if we need it."

Netanyahu is accused of accepting gifts from businessmen in exchange for favourable press coverage. The Israeli prime minister denies the charges and says they were part of a political 'witch-hunt' to remove him from power. He has insisted he will not resign and is not legally obliged to do so.

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