Netanyahu with his wife, Sara
Photo: Alex Kolomoisky
Report: New evidence obtained against PM Netanyahu in Bezeq affair
PM Netanyahu set for further investigation in Case 400 probe after his former advisor, Nir Hefetz, turned over evidence to the police in the framework of his state's witness deal that seemingly show Netanyahu and Bezeq majority shareholder Elovitch illegally exchanged favors.
The Israel Police has summoned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for further interrogation in the Case 4000 probe after being handed new evidence by state's witness and former advisor to Netanyahu, Nir Hefetz, which seems to implicate his former boss, Channel 2 News reported Friday.
The Case 4000 investigation revolve around the prime minister's ties to Bezeq majority shareholder Shaul Elovitch and the suspicion he enjoyed favorable coverage on the Walla! News website, which is fully owned by Bezeq, in exchange for benefits for his company, an Israeli telecommunications giant.
Hefetz reportedly provided evidence to back the police's claim that the favors exchanged between the two was not coincidental, but rather part of an illicit quid pro quo deal they were both fully aware of.
PM Netanyahu with his wife, Sara (Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
According to the report, Hefetz said he spoke with Elovitch at least six times a day in his capacity as Netanyahu's advisor.
Netanyahu's next interrogation in the probe is expected to take place on June 12.
Netanyahu is embroiled in several criminal investigations that threaten not only his seat, but his freedom, with corruption allegations against him ranging from the troubling to the severe.
In February, The Israel Police announced there is sufficient evidence to indict the premier for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in two cases against him, Case 1000 and Case 2000.
Bezeq majority shareholder Shaul Elovitch (L) and state's witness Nir Hefetz (Photo: Motti Kimchi)
Channel 10 reported that a message sent by the prime minister's wife, Sara, and found by the police serves as key evidence in the Bezeq affair. The police and the State Attorney's Office believe that it acknowledges the illegal deal struck between Netanyahu and Elovitch.
In addition, it was reported on Thursday that Hefetz also provided information to the police in Case 2000, which concerns talks the premier had with Yedioth Ahronoth owner and publisher Arnon Mozes regarding the Israel Hayom daily.
