Israeli police launched an investigation into allegations that the leader of the Labor Party received a bribe from a Haifa contractor. Amram Mitzna allegedly used offices provided by the contractor during his bid for the Labor leadership and in exchange issued the contractor building permits, Army Radio reported.
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