Israeli PM’s rival denies wrongdoing amid probe reports

Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz denied wrongdoing on Thursday after media reports said an investigation would be launched into an…

Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz denied wrongdoing on Thursday after media reports said an investigation would be launched into an allegedly shady deal between a company he once headed and Israeli police.

The reports say Gantz is not a suspect in the affair. But the development comes less than two weeks before national elections and during a campaign by Gantz’ Blue and White party that has tried to focus attention on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment for corruption charges.