Israeli Court Orders Return of Funds Donated for Cancer Patients
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
An Israeli court has ordered the return of nearly 1.85 million shekels donated for children with cancer. The Haifa District Court ruled that the funds, originally from an inheritance, were improperly transferred and used for personal benefit by foundation leaders. The court also ordered the dissolution of the involved foundations due to serious operational irregularities.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Haifa District Court ordered return of 1.85 million shekels meant for sick children.
- Funds were from an inheritance donation to "Life" and "Life for Children and Youth" foundations.
- Court found foundation leaders breached trust and used funds for personal gain.
- A portion of the money was used for the CEO's salary and rent.
- The court ordered the dissolution of the foundations due to irregularities.
- Senior Judge Ron Sokol presided over the case.
The Haifa District Court has ordered the CEO and board members of the "Life" and "Life for Children and Youth" foundations to return approximately 1.85 million shekels, plus accrued interest, that were originally intended for children with cancer. The ruling stems from a dispute over a donation from the inheritance of Helen Khatab, which was meant to support sick children and teenagers.
Instead of being used for its intended purpose, the funds were transferred to another organization without court approval. A portion of the money was allegedly used for the CEO's salary and rent, while her husband served as the organization's chairman. Senior Judge Ron Sokol stated that the officials breached their duties of trust and care, noting that despite claims of good intentions, the donated funds were used for personal gain and to circumvent oversight.
An investigation uncovered serious irregularities in the associations' operations, leading the court to order their dissolution. Judge Sokol emphasized that volunteer status does not absolve leaders of responsibility for the proper use of public funds.
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