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Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu was not questioned but was questioned as part of the investigation. REUTERS / Amir Cohen
Israeli police claimed on Thursday (November 8th) that David Shimron, the lawyer of Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu, is involved in a corruption case.
After a lengthy investigation, Israeli police claimed on Thursday (November 8th) to have evidence of the involvement of David Shimron, the Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu's lawyer, in a corruption and money-laundering case.
Sale of submarines
The case concerns suspicions of alleged corruption around Germany's sale to Israel of military submarines designed by the German industrial giant ThyssenKrupp.
Police also suspect David Sharan, the former chief of staff of the Israeli prime minister, and former naval commander, reserve admiral Eliezer Marom, to be involved in the case, police said in a statement. . It is now the Prosecutor General who must decide on the indictment of suspects.
Benyamin Netanyahu targeted by various investigations
Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu was never questioned but was questioned in connection with this investigation. He is the subject of various investigations for alleged corruption, likely to threaten his longevity in power and has been questioned over a dozen times as a suspect or witness.
In February, the police recommended Mr. Netanyahu's indictment in two investigations, one of which was about gifts that he allegedly received from rich celebrities, and the other about a secret agreement that he allegedly attempted to make. with a popular newspaper for favorable coverage.
The Attorney General is expected to take a decision in the coming months, and thus rekindle speculation about Netanyahu's future.
(with AFP)