Investigation Launched into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Harassment of Political Opponents
Israel's attorney general orders investigation into Sara Netanyahu for allegedly harassing political opponents and witness in her husband's corruption trial.
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Summary
Israel's Attorney General has initiated an investigation into Sara Netanyahu on suspicions of witness harassment following a report revealing WhatsApp messages instructing intimidation against political critics. The messages suggest she organized protests against opponents and potentially pressured police. Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his wife, labeling the report as defamatory, while government officials criticized the attorney general's actions as politically motivated. The investigation intensifies scrutiny on the Netanyahu family's ongoing legal troubles amidst the prime minister's corruption trial involving multiple allegations of fraud and bribery.
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