Alsheikh: PM condemns any attempt to influence investigation
After claiming that outside forces were attempting to pressure police investigators, Police Commissioner Roni Alsheikh confirms that PM Netanyahu is fully cooperating with police in the investigation.
This comes after Alsheikh said that police officials from the investigation were "being harassed."
Speaking with reporters following a speech at the "Muni Expo" innovation convention, Alsheikh said, "I do not know who is behind the harassment. Everyone can interpret that as they please. We support the officers. They are doing their job professionally, cleanly and directly. It is their job and that is why they became police officers."
According to a report by Channel 10, senior police officials were facing slander as a result of the investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu.
A spokesperson for the Israel Police issued a response saying, "In recent days, after receiving inquiries from reporters regarding certain claims, we are seeing an orchestrated campaign filled with false claims against senior police officials in the Investigations Unit. We are seeing serious attempts at exerting pressure being exerted in order to discourage law enforcement from faithfully fulfilling their duties. The Israel Police fully support their investigators and the police will continue to do their job impartially and without fear."
