Israeli PM Netanyahu cancels visit to UN General Assembly in New York next week amid political uncertainty in Israel, where he appeared to fall short of a government majority in national elections.
Amid reports Wednesday afternoon that Netanyahu had canceled his trip to the General Assembly, an Israeli government official told NBC News:"Due to political circumstances, the prime minister is not traveling to UNGA."
Netanyahu was slated to speak next Thursday, just three slots behind Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas,. He was also expected to meet with Trump on the sidelines of the gathering. Yisrael Katz, Netanyahu's foreign minister, will speak at the U.N. in the prime minister's place, according to The Jerusalem Post.
The stakes are high for Netanyahu, who could potentially be indicted in three corruption cases. If he remains prime minister, Netanyahu may be able to pass legislation that would grant him immunity. But if he loses he may have to appear in court and even face time in jail.renewed tensions between the United States and IranGantz, a former army chief of staff, campaigned on a promise of clean government and social harmony.
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