President Isaac Herzog says the Qatargate scandal raises questions that must be investigated by authorities, speaking at a Yedioth Aharanoth convention.
“There’s no deep state and there’s no dictatorship here,” Herzog asserts, rejecting claims by Netanyahu’s government that a “deep state” of unelected bureaucrats is obstructing his right-wing government.
“A large silent majority in the country says — there will be no civil war, unequivocally obey the law and unequivocally obey the High Court rulings,” he says.
Several ministers have said the government should disobey the High Court if it rules its firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to be illegal.
Weighing in on Qatargate, Herzog adds: “There are questions that need to be deeply probed. I trust the police and law enforcement authorities. These are subjects that are critical to Israel’s security.”
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