„Mr Packer is suffering from mental health issues. At this time he intends to step back from all commitments,“ a Packer spokesman said in an emailed statement.
Packer is involved in the so-called cigars and champagne‘s affair involving Netanyahu. Also called „Case 1000,“ it involves allegations of straightforward bribery and favor-trading between wealthy businessmen – among them Packer and his affiliate Israeli-born Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan – and the Netanyahus.