Report: Netanyahu discussed reducing Yisrael Hayom distribution by 1/3

Attorney general delayed criminal probe of Yediot-Bibi talks to give cover to probe cigars-champagne case; Yediot publisher questioned by police for third day.

Distribution of the free daily ‘Israel HaYom’ – supported by Sheldon Adelson – the most widely read newspaper in Israel in 2010, according to a survey by TGI

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, ARIEL WHITMAN

JANUARY 16, 2017 22:04

Updated: JANUARY 17, 2017 03:33

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