Police quiz Netanyahu's wife amid scandal

The wife of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been questioned by police over a gifts scandal involving Hollywood and business figures, media say.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin (R) Netanyahu his wife Sara Netanyahu

Israeli media are reporting that police questioned the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (AAP)

Israeli media are reporting that police questioned the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of an investigation into allegations that he improperly accepted gifts from wealthy supporters.

Israel Radio and other media outlets on Thursday reported that Sara Netanyahu was interviewed by police the night before. Police had no immediate comment.

The prime minister has been questioned twice by police over allegedly receiving gifts from high-powered Hollywood and business figures. Much of the details of the spiraling scandal have emerged from media reports.

Earlier this week, media reported that Netanyahu tried to negotiate a deal for more positive coverage by a major Israeli newspaper in 2014 in exchange for diminishing the impact of a free pro-Netanyahu daily.

Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing and calls the allegations a witch hunt.


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Published 12 January 2017 9:46pm
Source: AAP


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