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Netanyahu Questioned Yet Again In Corruption Probe


Israeli police are questioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again as part of an investigation into two corruption allegations surrounding the long-ruling Israeli leader.

An Associated Press cameraman filmed police entering Netanyahu’s residence Friday. Media reported it was the seventh round of questioning.

One probe reportedly concerns allegations Netanyahu improperly received lavish gifts from Hollywood and business figures.

Another is over secret talks with the publisher of major Israeli newspaper Yisroel Hayom in which Netanyahu allegedly requested positive coverage in exchange for reining in a free pro-Netanyahu daily.

Netanyahu has denied wrongdoing and dismissed the accusations as a witch hunt orchestrated by a hostile media.

The scandals have yet to threaten Netanyahu’s rule but have affected his public approval ratings.

Netanyahu took to twitter on Friday, posting a statement similar to ones he has made during previos rounds of questioning: “There is nothing new under the sun. Again I answered all the questions, and this time too I repeat with absolute certainty: There will be nothing, because there was nothing. Thank you for the tremendous support! Happy Hanukkah and Shabbat Shalom”

(AP)



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