Israeli police question Netanyahu in telecom corruption case

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Source: Reuters

WORLD NEWS MARCH 26, 2018 / 2:54 AM / UPDATED 4 HOURS AGO

Reuters Staff

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday over his alleged dealings with the countrys largest telecommunication company, Israel Radio said, in one of three corruption cases weighing on the leaders political future.

It was the second time the prime minister had been questioned in the investigation. He is suspected of awarding regulatory favors to Bezeq Telecom Israel in return for favorable coverage on a news site the companys owner controls

Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and says he is the victim of a witch hunt.

Israeli media said Netanyahus wife and son would be questioned separately in the telecoms investigation over their relationship with Bezeqs owner and his spouse.

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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-netanyahu-corruption/israeli-police-question-netanyahu-in-telecom-corruption-case-idUSKBN1H20ME

[Me.]

1. How Long Does It Take To Arrest Someone In Israel?

This has been going on for years

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2. " says he is the victim of a witch hunt."

That has a familiar ring.