Tag Archive for Prime Minister’s Residence

| May 30, 2016
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Behind the scenes dispute between Israel Police, Judicial system and the Netanyahus

 

The incomplete/misleading Israel Police announcement regarding end of probe into PM Netanyahu’s residence and the exclusion of Sara Netanyahu’s name, lead to media speculations and intergovernmental infighting.

By Israel News

 

The investigation into the Prime Minister’s residences aroused fierce debate on Sunday between two enforcement bodies in Israel: the Israel Police and the Ministry of Justice. The central question being asked is who is responsible for wording the unusual announcement about which was published on Sunday informing that the investigation had been conclude. 

Attorney General Avihay Mandelblitt (left) and Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh – Photo: Ofer Meir

In the official announcement which was released by the police it was written that, “The investigation began in February 2016 with the approval of the attorney general and the state attorney. Continue Reading »

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| May 29, 2016
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Sara Netanyahu may face criminal charges in PM residence investigation

 

In the ongoing drama about the PM’s residence, Jerusalem district prosecutor’s office may also indict the PM’s wife on criminal charges, based on the findings of the police investigation.

By BEN HARTMAN

 

Police have found evidence of criminal wrongdoing on the part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife Sara Netanyahu, regarding the use of state funds in the management of the Prime Minister’s residence.

Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu – Photo: AVI OHAYON – GPO

The revelation on Sunday means that prosecutors could potentially indict Netanyahu on criminal charges based on the findings of the police investigation.

Evidence was also found against two other suspects – Ezra Seidoff, a top deputy in the Prime Minister’s office, and electrician Avi Fahima. Continue Reading »

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| February 24, 2014
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Former employee of the PM’s Residence claims ‘the Netanyahus exploited me’

Former domestic employee at PM Netanyahu’s residence says he was lied to & overworked while serving as superintendent of Prime Minister’s household staff.

By Ynet

The superintendent of the Prime Minister’s Residence claims he was exploited and his rights were trampled while he was working for the Netanyahus’ household staff, and is now suing for compensation.

File:Flickr - Government Press Office (GPO) - P.M. BENJAMIN NETANYAHU LIGHTING HANUKA CANDLES WITH HIS WIFE AND SONS.jpg

P.M. BENJAMIN NETANYAHU LIGHTING HANUKA CANDLES ON THE 1ST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH IN JERUSALEM WITH THE HELP OF HIS WIFE, SARA, SONS, YAIR & AVNER (05/12/1996). – Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons/GPO/Flickr

In a draft of the complaint set to be filed with the Labor Court against the official residence, the man claims he was made to work long hours, and was mistreated and belittled despite his dedication to his job. Continue Reading »

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