Ever since Mandelblit gave his 'recommendations,' he and his comrades have been the only political actors with any power to speak of.

Israel is facing an unprecedented convergence of political circumstances, sending its systems of government deep into uncharted legal waters. Still, an indictment poses no immediate threat to Netanyahu's rule.

Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit's decision to indict the prime minister has all but eliminated any chance of a national unity government coming together.

The decision to indict Netanyahu reeks of a preordained conviction, fueled by attempts to condemn him in the court of public opinion rather than in a court of law.

We can only hope that Netanyahu fights for his innocence. If he surrenders, those who succeed him will also be under threat of indictment if their conduct isn't viewed favorably by interested parties in the prosecution and media.