Live Update
From the Liveblog of
Thursday, August 8, 2019
3 members of committee dealing with PM’s request for legal defense funds resign
Three members of the State Comptroller’s Permits Committee are quitting, according to the Ynet website.
Avigdor Ravid, Nurit Israeli and Ezra Kama have sent a letter announcing their resignation. No reason is cited for the move.
The committee, chaired by former judge Shalom Brenner, recently discussed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for an approval to receive financial donations from wealthy associates to fund his legal defense in three corruption cases against him.
It recently ruled that Netanyahu must reveal the details of his personal wealth to receive donations.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here