Coalition whip David Bitan was being grilled today in relation to accusations that he promoted the interests of criminals in return for debt relief while he was a municipal politician prior to his election to parliament.
Bitan is the driving force behind a legislation drive seen as aiding the beleaguered Netanyahu, who faces multiple corruption accusations.
Thousands of Israelis turned out late yesterday in Tel Aviv for an anti-corruption rally calling on Netanyahu to resign. It was one of the largest demonstrations yet against Netanyahu's lengthy rule.
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