POLITICSJun 6 · 17:02 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL

Source close to Netanyahu admits MKs were told to record comptroller votes — report

A source close to Netanyahu admits that MKs were instructed to record votes for the comptroller election, claiming this was necessary for the PM's personal lawyer to win, which contradicts a Likud MK's assertion that members had free choice.

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