Investigation Underway Into Alleged Misuse of Israeli Prime Minister’s Residence Credit Card
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By חיים בלוי
First reported by N12 · Aug 1, 2026
What happened
Israeli police are investigating allegations that Effi Azulai, housekeeper at the Prime Minister’s residence, and another employee misused the residence’s credit card for personal purchases totaling tens of thousands of shekels. Azulai, previously convicted for similar offenses, denies the claims, while the Prime Minister’s Office calls the lawsuit baseless and politically motivated.
- 01Lahav 433 is investigating alleged personal use of the Prime Minister’s residence credit card by Effi Azulai and another employee.
- 02Suspected unauthorized purchases total tens of thousands of shekels for private home needs.
- 03One employee was questioned six weeks ago; another filed a lawsuit alleging prior warnings to the Prime Minister’s Office.
- 04Azulai was previously convicted for unauthorized purchases and investigated for receiving benefits from a supplier.
- 05The Prime Minister’s Office denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit an extortion attempt and citing the employee’s dismissal for poor performance.
- 06Police declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
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