Netanyahu leaves Knesset plenum for sensitive diplomatic phone call

Prime Minister Netanyahu stepped out of the Knesset plenum Tuesday evening for a call described as 'sensitive diplomatic,' according to Amit Segal (N12). His associates dismissed speculation that he was avoiding a vote, saying he would not have taken a helicopter from the south if he wanted to evade it.

Prime Minister Netanyahu stepped out of the Knesset plenum Tuesday evening for a phone call described as 'sensitive diplomatic,' according to Amit Segal (N12). Associates rejected claims that the prime minister was skipping a vote, saying he would have taken a helicopter from the south if he wanted to avoid it. The call's content and the vote in question remain unclear.

3 developments

1. 19:00 · 14 JulLatest

   Associates cite his helicopter travel from the south as proof.

2. 18:38 · 14 Jul

   Associates deny the exit was an attempt to avoid a vote.

3. 18:30 · 14 Jul

   Netanyahu leaves Knesset plenum for sensitive diplomatic phone call

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