Israel attorney general orders probe on Netanyahu
The Israeli attorney general has ordered a preliminary investigation into alleged financial misconduct at the private home and state residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The evidence collected from Netanyahu’s official Jerusalem al-Quds residence and his private home, and the testimonies of a former employee at the residence contributed to the decision, the office of Yehuda Weinstein said in a statement on Thursday.
The attorney general’s office “believes that the variety of affairs justifies a probe, at the end of which it will be decided whether to launch a criminal investigation,” the statement added.
The attorney’s office reviewed “a number of cases in which evidence has been collected and raised suspicions that actions constituting criminal offenses took place,” according to the statement.
Among the instances of alleged misconduct are using state funds to pay for private costs, including for the purchase of garden furniture for the residence, and mishandling funds from recycled bottles by Netanyahu’s wife, Sarah.
The probe will not begin until after the March 17 vote, in which Netanyahu will compete for re-election, Weinstein said.
On Wednesday, a senior police source said Weinstein should hurry in making his decision in order to prevent any attempts to impede the probe.
Over the last few years, a number of reports have surfaced slamming Netanyahu and his family’s expensive living style.
In one instance, $127,000 of public funds was spent on a sleeping cabin in a plane.
Netanyahu’s wife has also come under fire for her lavish tastes and abusive behavior toward staff members. A lawsuit has been filed by a former housekeeper who claims she constantly mistreated and verbally abused him.
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