the knesset member who went from lawmaker to fugitive after being accused of spying for hezbollah

azmi bishara was once a rising political force in israel, a fierce advocate for arab rights, and a vocal critic of the government. but in 2007, he was accused of spying for hezbollah, aiding an enemy in wartime, and money laundering, and so he fled the country. now, he lives in exile, still shaping the conversation from afar. in this episode, we break down how a knesset member became one of israel’s most controversial fugitives.