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From the Liveblog of Wednesday, June 10, 2015

PM said to back Edelstein on Hazan

10 June 2015, 2:48 pm

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein’s decision to suspend the scandal-ridden Oren Hazan from his duties as deputy speaker until further notice, Israel Radio reports, quoting Likud sources.

The allegations of drug use and solicitation against Hazan first surfaced Monday evening in a Channel 2 report, drawing a threat of a libel suit from Hazan.

A picture dated on March 18, 2015 shows Israel's deputy parliament speaker, lawmaker Oren Hazan, celebrating the exit polls for Israel's parliamentary elections, at the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv. (AFP/MENAHEM KAHANA) — A picture dated on March 18, 2015 shows Israel’s deputy parliament speaker Oren Hazan, celebrating the exit polls for Israel’s elections, at the Likud headquarters in Tel Aviv. (AFP/MENAHEM KAHANA)

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