Avigdor Liberman
Avigdor LibermanMiriam Alster/Flash 90

Foreign Minister and Yisrael Beytenu Chairman Avidgor Liberman continues to accuse the Israel Police for a politically-motivated and timed investigation. 

On his Facebook page Saturday night, Liberman claimed police were trying to keep the corruption investigation - involving several members of his party - in the public mind "at all costs, so every Friday night they leak a new headline about the investigation to different television networks." 

Liberman addressed a particular headline which was published during Channel 2's Friday night news program, stating that "Faina Kirschenbaum is suspected of giving the Chairman of the National Basketball League a million shekels to arrange her an interview with Pini Gershon at one of the regional radio stations." 

Kirschenbaum, a member of Yisrael Beytenu, served as the Deputy Minister of the Interior during the 19th Knesset. She retired from politics shortly after being arrested for involvement in the corruption scandal. 

"It's impossible not to stand amazed by the headline broadcast last night on Channel 2's Friday studio. Could they think of a more ridiculous and lame accusation that that," Liberman wrote. 

"Deputy Minister Kirschenbaum has appeared in hundreds of interviews and programs on television and radio over the years, and has refused many others due to lack of time," Liberman stated, continuing to show support for his party member. 

The Foreign Minister also claims that Friday's "leaks" were a ploy by police whose investigation has become desperate. 

"This pathetic leak from the police indicates the status of the investigation. They're blowing up so much noise, which is really desperate, by trying to present things to the public as new and exciting." 

Liberman called the media's conduct "unlawful" and accused them of "trying to discredit through distortions and tendentious leaks" instead of letting people be tried with facts in the court of law. 

"I am calling this to the attention of the Legal Advisor, State Prosecutor, and Chief of Police," he concluded.