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Thursday, January 12, 2017
Justice minister says no need for Netanyahu to suspend himself
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJustice Minister Ayelet Shaked says there is no need for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to suspend himself at this stage despite being investigated in two corruption cases.
“The prime minister does not need to suspend himself, he needs to be able to function,” Shaked tells Channel 2 television.
Shaked declines to comment further on the case due to her position as the head of the legal system.
However Shaked, from the Jewish Home party, says she hopes this government will remain in power for the duration of its term.
“This coalition is strong and good and I hope it survives for much longer,” she says.
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