The Bibi scandals

The revelation in “Living high off the hog” (Reality Check, January 16) that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s net worth is estimated at $11 million explains one fact, but invites a question.

The fact: Israel has the third-highest gap between rich and poor among OECD countries. The question: How can someone worth $11m. be a prime minister for the common man? GERRY MYERS Beit Zayit

Should Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu be found guilty either for his dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher Noni Mozes or for allegedly accepting expensive gifts, or for both, the fallout should include the following:

If the champagne and cigars are construed as a bribe, the financial obligations of Channel 10 that were canceled should be reinstated and paid in full, as these gifts were from a principle investor in the channel.

If the Bibi-Mozes allegations are found to be true, then all the politicians of the coalition that supported the anti-Israel Hayom legislation and received positive coverage from Yediot should be held accountable as well. ZVI FINK Modi’in

Even if bribery cannot be proven, for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dismiss the “small gifts” as inconsequential is offensive, especially as they amounted to a significant sum of money over a number of years.

The prime minister is an employee of the state. He serves the people. We deserve better. MARSHA ROTH

Jerusalem

With Iran, the UN, Syria, the French Middle East Conference, Islamic State, Hezbollah and Hamas breathing down our necks, why are we wasting our time worrying about whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received cigars? Are his enemies so desperate? ANITA ELLIS

Jerusalem