Former Labor MK: Shimon Peres sexually harassed me

• Published date: 07 October 2021
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

In an interview published in the Hebrew edition of Haaretz, Avital, who served as a Labor MK for seven years, testified that Peres "pinned [her] to the door and tried to kiss [her]" at the end of a meeting in 1984, during his time as prime minister.

In addition, Avital told Haaretz she was invited to his hotel room for breakfast while they were on a diplomatic mission in Paris, while Peres was opposition leader.

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According to Avital, Peres attempted to push her toward the bed upon her entry to his room, and she resisted his attempts to do so before leaving.

Avital alleged that she reported the incident to Peres's adviser and former deputy...