The following statement was released by the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday 9 Adar 5773 pertaining the continued media reports surrounding the Zygier affair.

“The Prime Minister’s Office would like to note that between the Government of Israel and all its agencies, and the Government of Australia and the Australian security agencies, there is excellent cooperation, full coordination and complete transparency in dealing with current issues.

“Pursuant to the many reports, the Prime Minister’s Office would like stress that the late Mr. Zygier had no contact with the Australian security agencies.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)