Senior Israeli politician questioned over illicit money

Israeli police has questioned leader of the anti-Netanyahu camp, Isaac Herzog (Zionist Union) under caution on Sunday on suspicion of receiving illicit contribution, failing to report donations he received, and giving a false statement.

A preliminary investigation was launched against Herzog in late March on suspicion he used funds from his private company – which specializes in bringing foreign caregivers into Israel – to fund his campaign during the Labor party primaries in 2013.

Charges have been made that Herzog used a team of lawyers to hide the money, and make the financial transfer from his private company to his campaign appear legal.