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‘Israeli police have extended the scope of their investigation into allegations of corruption against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The police are examining two new issues related to graft charges against Netanyahu, including his alleged role in the purchasing of Dolphine submarines from Germany and another issue which has not been disclosed yet, Channel 10 television reported on Monday.
Netanyahu’s cousin, family lawyer and confidant, David Shimron, has reportedly been involved in the deal to purchase the submarines from Germany’s ThyssenKrupp company.
Netanyahu is currently under investigation for several separate charges of corruption and has been grilled by police twice in recent weeks. The investigation has come as a shock to Israel’s political scene, prompting speculations about Netanyahu’s resignation.’