Ra'am Activist Arrested in Negev Bribery Case Linked to Hamas Funding
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
A senior Ra'am activist, Sa'ar, was arrested in the Negev on suspicion of election bribery aimed at influencing votes for the party. Sa'ar is also a central figure in the fundraising for the "Siyua 48" association, which faces prior allegations of funding Hamas. The "Bocharim BeChaim" forum revealed the connection and is demanding a comprehensive investigation into the matter.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ra'am activist Sa'ar arrested in Negev bribery probe linked to Hamas funding.
- Sa'ar is a central fundraiser for the "Siyua 48" association.
- The "Siyua 48" association was previously accused of funding Hamas.
- The "Bocharim BeChaim" forum revealed the alleged connections.
- A thorough investigation into the funds and networks is demanded.
A senior activist within the Ra'am party, identified as Sa'ar, has been arrested in connection with an alleged election bribery scheme in the Negev. Sa'ar is reportedly a central figure in the fundraising operations of the "Siyua 48" (Aid 48) association, which has previously been the subject of a police complaint on suspicion of funding Hamas. The "Bocharim BeChaim" (We Choose Life) forum's research department revealed the connection, stating that Sa'ar was a key individual in the association's financial network. Previously, Sa'ar's name appeared in a complaint filed by the forum against "Siyua 48" for alleged Hamas funding. The forum described the revelation as "shocking" and called for a thorough investigation into the flow of funds and the extent of connections between Ra'am's political apparatus and the association's fundraising mechanisms. They emphasized that the public deserves to know where the money went and who operated these networks. Sa'ar, a resident of Rahat, is also known to have previously headed the youth department of the Islamic Movement's southern faction.
