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Israel Police Raid Histadrut, Arrest Dozens in Expanding Corruption Probe

Police describe a two-year Lahav 433 probe that uncovered a patronage network trading jobs for influence.

Overview

  • Lahav 433 searched Histadrut offices and detained senior officials, with Haaretz reporting the union's chairman among those held.
  • Authorities report eight arrests and 27 detentions, with suspects due at the Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court for remand hearings.
  • Investigators plan to question about 350 people drawn from workers' committees and local government.
  • Two mayors are being held, and additional municipal leaders have been summoned for questioning.
  • Police say the case centers on a businessman who allocated jobs and board posts across public bodies; he was arrested along with his son.