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Israeli Attorney General Orders Investigation Into Sara Netanyahu for Alleged Harassment of Witness Hadas Klein

Dec 26, 2024, 11:30 PM

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has ordered a police investigation into Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on allegations of witness harassment and obstruction of justice. The investigation follows a report by the investigative program 'Uvda' on Channel 12, which revealed WhatsApp messages suggesting that Sara Netanyahu instructed a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in her husband's corruption trial. The Attorney General's statement did not mention Sara Netanyahu by name, and the Justice Ministry declined to provide further comments. The investigation adds to the ongoing legal challenges faced by the Netanyahus, with Benjamin Netanyahu currently on trial for corruption charges including fraud, breach of trust, and bribery.