Police possess a “significant” piece of evidence against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Bezeq corruption probe, according to Channel 10.
The evidence is also tied to Shaul Elovitch and Nir Hefetz — the majority shareholder of Bezeq and a former media adviser for the prime minister, respectively — which is why the courts have ordered them to remain in police custody through Sunday, the TV report says.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu takes to Facebook to deny any connection to the case.
Former Prime Minister’s Office manager Nir Hefetz, (center) Israeli media tycoon, Shaul Elovitch (left back), and Eli Kamir (right back), seen at the courtroom for the extension of their remand in Case 4000, at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court, February 26, 2018. (Flash90)
“After they claimed the prime minister smoked one million shekels worth of cigars, here comes more hot air: Benefits worth a billion shekel,” writes Netanyahu. “However, all the actions taken [with regard to Bezeq] were substantive, based on recommendations from the professional staff, professional committees, and legal advice.”
“Not a million, not a billion, not a trillion — nothing,” he adds.
The case, known as Case 4000, involves suspicions that Elovitch ordered the Walla news site, which he owns, to grant positive coverage to Netanyahu and his family, in exchange for the prime minister advancing regulations benefiting Elovitch.
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