The case in which Netanyahu allegedly received expensive gifts from the two businessmen in exchange for favors was dubbed "Case 1000." For that, Mandelbilt recommended charges of fraud and breach of trust.
In "Case 2000," the prime minister is accused of agreeing to limit the distribution of one newspaper to receive more favorable coverage in another. For that, Mandelbilt recommended a charge of breach of trust.
(MORE: Israeli PM should be indicted for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, AG says) The third case, "Case 4000," Netanyahu, while serving as communications minister and as prime minister between 2015 and 2017, allegedly intervened with regulators in a way that benefited the controlling shareholder of Israel's largest telecommunications firm in exchange for positive news coverage on a site owner by that shareholder. He also allegedly demanded negative coverage of political opponents.
In Mandelblit's announcement of the indictment, he urged for the protection of the legal system and called for the attacks against himself and his colleagues to stop.
He added that he first announced his intention to indict Netanyahu in February and gave the prime minister's lawyer ample time to prepare a defense. After reading their arguments carefully, Mandelblit said, he and his colleagues rejected most.
At the end of Netanyahu's televised speech Thursday night he said he'd continue "to lead the country, by the letter of the law, exactly as written."
"I will continue to lead the country responsibly and with dedication," he added, "while concerned about our security and future."
ABC News' Ben Gittleson and Justin Doom contributed to this report.
Kaynak:Abcnews