Jerusalem – Israel PM Blasts Police Chief Over Investigation Leaks

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    FILE - Israel Police Chief Roni Alsheikh gives a statement to the press at the Western Wall Compoun in Jerusalem's Old City, July 27, 2017. Photo by Hadas Parush/Flash90Jerusalem – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Israel’s police chief over leaks to the media concerning investigations into alleged corruption by the premier.

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    Netanyahu wrote on Facebook Saturday that “illegal leaks have become a tsunami,” blaming Police Chief Roni Alsheikh, who was Netanyahu’s pick when he was appointed in 2015, for failing to prevent them. Netanyahu called the reports a “media witch hunt.”

    The police rejected Netanyahu’s remarks as “baseless attacks aimed at disrupting police work and damaging the legitimacy of rule of law.” Politicians on both sides of the aisle criticized Netanyahu’s comments.

    Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said Sunday that he asked the attorney general to consider a “comprehensive investigation” into the leaks.

    Police have questioned Netanyahu in separate investigations over alleged corruption. He denies any wrongdoing.


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    MayerAlter
    MayerAlter
    6 years ago

    Of course the Prime Minister is not suggesting that the Chief of Police personally leaked information; he is merely stating what should be obvious: the buck stops here. If the leaks were about a minor local house burglar no one would bring the Chief of Police into the picture but when the leaks concern the nation’s Prime Minister, naturally the Chief of Police is in the firing line, and rightly so.

    qazxc
    qazxc
    6 years ago

    Bibi – Yell “FAKE NEWS”.

    It works well for your buddy. Maybe one of your kids will also marry Jewish spouse one day too.

    Maybe.