Netanyahu Questioned Again Over Corruption

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was questioned again on Friday by the police responsible for investigating alleged corruption during his long tenure in office, reports Hamodia.

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Police questioned Netanyahu at his residence in Jerusalem, the police stated.

Media reports indicate that he was interrogated in connection with the Bezeq affair, named after the main Israeli telecommunications group.

Netanyahu has been questioned approximately 12 times as a suspect and witness in these cases.

In the Bezeq affair, police are trying to determine whether the Netanyahu couple attempted to secure favorable coverage from the Walla news site for government services that could have brought Bezeq hundreds of millions of dollars.

This affair began in 2017, erupted on February 18, 2018, and poses a significant threat to the Prime Minister. At that time, Shaul Elovitch, the main shareholder of Bezeq, and six others, including two close associates of Netanyahu, were arrested.

The Prime Minister’s spokesperson emphasized in a statement on Friday that the figures unequivocally show that Walla provided more negative coverage of Netanyahu during Elovitch’s period than during the previous owner Amos Shoken.

Netanyahu held the communications portfolio in addition to the prime ministerial role until 2017. During questioning, he claimed it was a “witch hunt” and that he firmly remains in his position.

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In February, police recommended that he be charged in two cases, regarding gifts from wealthy individuals and regarding a secret agreement he attempted to conclude with a daily newspaper to receive favorable coverage. The decision will be made by the state attorney.

Without an obvious opponent, Netanyahu is not obliged to resign if he is charged. With 12 years in power, he could surpass the historical record of David Ben Gurion.