Senior Likud officials claim the timing of the investigation and its delay is connected to discussions held yesterday and dramatic decisions expected today, raising the possibility that a senior figure dissatisfied with the emerging outcome is orchestrating the delay, with allusions to a 'deep state'.
Senior Likud officials, speaking anonymously, claimed Monday afternoon that the timing of the police investigation involving a senior party figure is linked to dramatic decisions expected to be made today. The officials suggested that a senior figure dissatisfied with the expected outcome is orchestrating the delay, alluding to a 'deep state'. The claim has not been substantiated with evidence or named individuals.
Earlier today, at 12:14 Jerusalem, journalist Avishai Grinzeig reported that a central Likud figure was being questioned under caution in a new economic affair. Shortly after, N12 reported that the probe involves concealing rights to real estate assets worth tens of millions of shekels and smuggling assets. Yediot Aharonot confirmed the detention of a senior figure in Likud institutions. The investigation is set against an internal Likud conflict involving Prime Minister Netanyahu, Minister Haim Katz, and MK David Bitan, with a party court decision on slot reservations still pending.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (at 12:54 Jerusalem) that a former MK and a Likud-linked businessman were questioned in a separate police investigation transferred from the Justice Ministry. Additionally, The Zioneer reported on a government decision postponed in June for undisclosed reasons. These events form the backdrop to the current claims.
The identity of the senior Likud figure under investigation remains undisclosed, as do the specific allegations. The dramatic decisions referenced by the officials have not been elaborated. The claim of timing manipulation is unverified, with no evidence provided by the officials.
5 developments
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- StrongLikud confirms cancellation of today's vote, citing Netanyahu's order over legal delays
- StrongLikud convention reportedly postponed to Thursday, primaries to mid-August
Source and signal
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