Israel : Netanyahu says he hopes Israel will prove his innocence . Jerusalem ( CNN ) -- ` ` I have always operated according to the law , '' he says . The final decision on whether to pardon Avigdor Liberman will follow a formal investigation . He is suspected of illegally obtaining about $ 3 million through shell companies . The alleged dealings date back to before Liberman became foreign minister .
Israel : Netanyahu says he hopes Israel will prove his innocence . ` ` I have always operated according to the law , '' he says . The final decision on whether to pardon Avigdor Liberman will follow a formal investigation . He is suspected of illegally obtaining about $ 3 million through shell companies . The alleged dealings date back to before Liberman became foreign minister .