Israel PM's travel expenses under scrutiny
May 24, 2016  19:24
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's travel expenses came under fresh scrutiny today ahead of the expected release of an official report into alleged overcharging and other matters.

The state comptroller's report covers 2003-05, when Netanyahu was finance minister, and concerns five foreign trips, some with his wife and children, Israeli media reported.

State Comptroller Yosef Shapira, who is tasked with overseeing the use of public funds, was investigating allegations of double billing of flights, reported the Haaretz and Yedioth Ahronoth daily newspapers -- both hostile to Netanyahu.

The report, expected to be released later today, is said to note a 'lack of clarity' over bonus points earned on flights by the Israeli company El Al during official trips, they reported.

The bonus points were allegedly used by Netanyahu's relatives for private travel.
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