Israeli police will question prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu about corruption allegations, according to media reports.
A black screen was set up outside Mr Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists.
Mr Netanyahu denied what he calls 'baseless' reports that he received gifts from two businessmen.
Israeli police are set to question prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured) about corruption allegations
Speaking at a meeting of his Likud faction on Monday afternoon, Mr Netanyahu again denied allegations of wrongdoing.
He said: 'We've been paying attention to reports in the media, we are hearing the celebratory mood and the atmosphere in the television studios and the corridors of the opposition, and I would like to tell them, stop with the celebrations, don't rush.'
'There won't be anything because there is nothing.'
Israel's Channel 2 TV reported Mr Netanyahu accepted 'favours' from businessmen in Israel and abroad.
The channel also stated the prime minister was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves members of his family.
A a criminal probe is expected to start next week.
Israel's justice ministry and police have declined to comment on the media reports.
Mr Netanyahu has denied what he calls 'baseless' reports that he received gifts from two businessmen
Erel Margalit, an opposition lawmaker of the Zionist Union party, has set up a campaign for the prime minister to be formally investigated over suspicions of prominent donors improperly transferring money for Mr Netanyahu's personal use.
A black screen was placed in front of Israeli Prime Minister Mr Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists.
Israeli police will question prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu about corruption allegations according to media reports A black screen was set up outside Mr Netanyahu's official residence in apparent anticipation of the investigators' arrival and to obstruct the view of journalists Mr Netanyahu denied what he calls baseless reports that he received gifts from two businessmen Israeli police are set to question prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu pictured about corruption allegations Speaking at a meeting of his Likud faction on Monday afternoon Mr Netanyahu again denied allegations of wrongdoing He said We've been paying attention to reports in the media we are hearing the celebratory mood and the atmosphere in the television studios and the corridors of the opposition and I would like to tell them stop with the celebrations don't rush There won't be anything because there is nothing Israel's Channel 2 TV reported Mr Netanyahu accepted favours from businessmen in Israel and abroad The channel also stated the prime minister was the central suspect in a second investigation that also involves members of his family A a criminal probe is expected to start next week Israel's justice ministry and police have declined to comment on the media reports Mr Netanyahu has denied what he calls baseless reports that he received gifts from two businessmen Erel Margalit an opposition lawmaker of the Zionist Union party has set up a campaign for the prime minister to be formally investigated over suspicions of prominent donors improperly transferring money for Mr Netanyahu's personal use