Netanyahu spokesman takes leave of absence ‘due to stress of probes’

Shai Hayek, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has taken a leave of absence from the Prime Minister’s Office after testifying before police on corruption allegations involving the prime minister, Hadashot news reports.

Hayek has reportedly hired a lawyer and is refusing to speak to the media.

Associates say he has experienced high stress due to the ballooning investigations involving Netnayahu.

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