The National Crime Unit questioned the two on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent and money laundering on Wednesday.
"When a strong right-wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponized the justice system to thwart the people's will."
"At the end of the discussion, it was decided to open an investigation," said the A-G. "The investigation will be conducted by the Shin Bet and Israel Police."
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, also explained that there were severe tensions between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu.
However, it remains unclear how likely this is to happen, given that Hamas has no apparent incentive to dramatically alter the existing agreement.
Sources to 'Post': Witkoff suggested 'new ideas' to advance deal • Hamas 'unlikely' to agree to earlier release of more hostages
The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Gilad Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well.
His welcoming sentiment to released Palestinian prisoners is not the first of its kind in recent weeks.
The deal's approval ultimately is reportedly dependent on Israel.
Against the background of the renewed attempt to formulate an outline for the release of hostages, a group of Knesset members in the coalition formulated a bill that would tighten enforcement against
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