Netanyahu questioned over graft
AFP
JERUSALEM: Israeli police arrived at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus Jerusalem residence yesterday morning to interrogate him over one of several graft cases that threaten to topple him, Israeli media said, reports AFP.
Multiple Israeli media reports said the longtime premier was to be questioned over a case of alleged corruption involving Israeli telecoms giant Bezeq.
He could for the first time face questions over information provided to police by Nir Hefetz, a longtime Netanyahu ally who has turned state witness.
Netanyahus wife Sara and son Yair are also being questioned along with Shaul Elovitch, Bezeqs largest shareholder, Israeli media reported.
A police spokesman confirmed various investigative activities linked to the probes, without mentioning the Netanyahus by name.
This is the ninth time Netanyahu has been questioned in various cases directly or indirectly concerning him.
He maintains he is innocent and has denounced allegations against him as a media and police witch hunt.
On February 13, police recommended Netanyahu be indicted in two cases, though the attorney general has yet to decide whether to do so.
