Amid gifts probe, Netanyahu presents photos to show friendship with Milchan

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals something of his line of defense in the graft probe known as “Case 1000.”

Police are investigating the reasons and possible quid pro quos for Netanyahu and his family receiving expensive gifts of cigars and bottles of wine and champagne over many years from wealthy businesspeople, including billionaire Arnon Milchan.

Netanyahu has argued that Milchan is a close family friend, and said there is nothing improper in a public official receiving gifts from close friends.

Now Hahadashot television news, formerly Channel 2, reports that to bolster his case, Netanyahu has handed over the police photos of his and Milchan’s families at shared get-togethers over the years, including photos of him playing with Milchan’s children and meeting his mother.