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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Chelsie Napiza

Liberman Demands Treason Probe Into Netanyahu Over Alleged Push for Iran Escalation Before Israel Election

Avigdor Liberman asked Israel’s attorney-general to investigate Benjamin Netanyahu for suspected treason over alleged pressure for military action against Iran before the election (Credit: Кабінет Міністрів України/Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0)

Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman has asked Israel's attorney-general to open a criminal investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on suspicion of treason, a day before the country votes.

The former defence minister acted after a television report said Netanyahu had clashed with the military chief of staff over unspecified military action that could spark a confrontation with Iran.

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