Channel 12 chief political correspondent Daphna Liel reported Thursday that MK Sharren Haskel is scheduled to give testimony at the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit at the beginning of next week. The report does not specify the case under investigation.
Channel 12's chief political correspondent Daphna Liel reported at 11:41 Jerusalem that MK Sharren Haskel is scheduled to give testimony at the Lahav 433 anti-corruption unit at the beginning of next week. The report does not specify the case under investigation. The Zioneer has not independently confirmed the report. The development comes after earlier conflicting reports, with the latest update from Liel indicating the investigation is still active despite a police denial earlier today.
At 11:05 Jerusalem, multiple Israeli media outlets reported that MK Haskel had been summoned to Lahav 433 over her claim that members of her former New Hope faction were required to videotape their State Comptroller vote and show it to the prime minister. In rapid succession, at the same time, Israel Police denied the summons, stating that Haskel "is not here and there is no date." The denial was carried by several newsrooms. The story thread thus evolved from unconfirmed reports of a summons to a formal police denial, and now to a new report of a scheduled testimony next week.
As The Zioneer reported on Monday, MK Haim Biton (Shas) was questioned under caution by Lahav 433 over alleged misuse of public funds. The unit has been active in several high-profile investigations involving Knesset members. Daphna Liel, a veteran political journalist, has frequently reported on coalition dynamics and internal Knesset matters.
It remains unclear why Liel's report of a scheduled testimony contradicts the police denial issued earlier. No official confirmation has been received from the Israel Police or MK Haskel's office. The specific case and the nature of the investigation have not been disclosed.
6 developments
- StrongThe Zioneer analysis finds contradiction in Haskel's accounts of vote documentation demands
- StrongLikud and New Hope ask High Court to dismiss Haskel's petition outright
- DevelopingMK Haim Biton (Shas) Questioned Under Caution Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds
- StrongRavilo asks High Court to dismiss Haskel's party funding petition without a hearing
Source and signal
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