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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces the issue of alleged corruption, was questioned by police over a case involving Israel's largest telecoms firm on Tuesday, Army Radio said.
The authorities allege Netanyahu granted regulatory favors to Bezeq Telecom Israel in return for favorable coverage of him and his wife. Netanyahu, Bezeq and its owner have all denied wrongdoing.
A Reuters cameraman saw a police car pulling into the driveway of the Prime Minister's official residence in Jerusalem. Netanyahu has been questioned about the case before and has made a recommendation about charges.
A police spokesman declined how, and a spokesman for Netanyahu had no immediate comment.
In the two other cases in which police have already reckoned that Netanyahu be with bribery, the final decision on whether to prosecute with the Israeli attorney general – that could be away.
So far, partners in Netanyahu's governing coalition, they are awaiting the attorney general's next moves. However, political pressure could mount on Netanyahu to step down if he is charged.
Netanyahu could also call a snap election to stall legal proceedings during the campaign and rally his right-wing power base behind him. Polls show Netanyahu 's Likud party gaining seats and more.
Reporting by Maayan Lubell; Editing by Steven Scheer and Raissa Kasolowsky
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