Netanyahu not required to resign: A-G

Israel’s Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit said in a statement on Monday Netanyahu can remain interim prime minister, giving a small boost to the embattled leader.

Mandelblit’s comments come days after serving him with charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery.

Netanyahu faces calls from his opponents to step down following the indictment.

Mandelblit’s opinion confirmed what had been a consensus legal view, that an indicted prime minister may remain in office while fighting criminal charges.