Sara Netanyahu to undergo criminal investigation

Israel’s State Attorney will be opening a criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu, its office announced on Sunday.

The news comes following an investigative report on current affairs TV programme, Uvda, in December, which alleged that she had ordered Hani Levis, a family advisor, to orchestrate demonstrations outside the home of Hadas Klein, a key witness in one of her husband’s corruption cases.

The news was welcomed by MK Naama Lazimi, who had requested that Sara Netanyahu be investigated following the Channel 12 programme

According to the Jerusalem Post, Lazimi said: “I will not remain silent. I will not let up, and I will not let this affair be buried. Justice will be done. We will make sure it happens."

Lazimi stated that launching a criminal investigation into Sara Netanyahu was "important for parliamentary oversight, the justice system, and the rule of law".

The Jerusalem Post reported that in December, Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman issued a statement –  which did not mention Sara Netanyahu by name –  saying that she should be investigated on suspicion of witness harassment and obstruction of justice.

Netanyahu’s allies have previously condemned calls for a criminal investigation.