Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly continued to use the services of his former international media spokesman David Keyes who resigned in 2018 after allegations of sexual misconduct against him surfaced.
Keyes denied the allegations.
The Civil Service Commission closed its probes into alleged misbehavior against Keyes, saying at the time that no wrongdoing was found on his part that would require further disciplinary action.
Despite the resignation, Netanyahu has remained in frequent contact with Keyes, who is serving as an external adviser, Israel Hayom reports.
Keyes helped write the speech Netanyahu gave before the US Congress last year. Keyes also sees himself as an integral part of Netanyahu’s inner circle, the newspaper writes.
Netanyahu’s office tells Israel Hayom its report is incorrect, without elaborating.
Keyes declines a request to comment.
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