National Security Ministry Funds Eyal Golan Performance Amid Ongoing Investigation
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israel's Ministry of National Security is funding 1 million shekels of a 2.75 million shekel performance by singer Eyal Golan, who is under police investigation for sexual offenses. The event, also featuring Eden Ben Zaken, is a tribute to 11,000 Prison Service staff and their families. The ministry stated the funding is for the Prison Service and that Golan benefits from the presumption of innocence.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Ministry of National Security is funding 1 million shekels for a performance by singer Eyal Golan.
- Eyal Golan is currently under police investigation for alleged sexual offenses.
- The performance is a tribute event for 11,000 Prison Service employees and their families.
- The total cost of the event is 2.75 million shekels, with the ministry funding a portion without a tender.
- The ministry stated the event is organized by the Prison Service and respects the presumption of innocence.
The Ministry of National Security, in cooperation with Prison Service Funds, will allocate 1 million shekels towards a performance featuring singer Eyal Golan. This comes as Golan is still under police investigation for alleged sexual offenses. The event, described as a "tribute event for Prison Service staff," is scheduled to take place at the Menora Mivtachim Arena and will also include singer Eden Ben Zaken. It is intended for 11,000 Prison Service employees and their families.
The total cost of the performance is 2.75 million shekels, with the Ministry of National Security funding 1 million shekels and the Prison Service Funds covering the remainder. The ministry's contribution is being made without a tender process to the Prison Service Funds organization. According to the Ministry of National Security and the Prison Service, the event aims to "directly and significantly contribute to maintaining and strengthening the motivation of Prison Service staff, while reinforcing the organization's sense of belonging and appreciation for their work."
Despite claims that the ministry is merely funding the event and not directly involved, tender committee documents indicate the ministry's logo will be used. The Ministry of National Security stated that the event is organized by the Prison Service, not the ministry itself. They also asserted that neither the ministry nor the minister see an issue with the arrangement, citing the presumption of innocence for all citizens in a democracy. Reports also indicate that the Police Funds organization is marketing a similar Eyal Golan performance to police officers.
Golan is currently under investigation for alleged sexual offenses, with prosecutors having recently reopened an inquiry into the "Social Games" case. The funding from the body responsible for the police investigating Golan has drawn criticism, as it involves a significant sum for a performance by an artist facing serious allegations.
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