Israeli Minister May Golan Questioned for Fourth Time in a Week

Minister for Social Equality May Golan appeared for her fourth interrogation in a week on Wednesday at Lahav 433, the Israel Police's major crimes unit. Last week, Golan was questioned for nearly 10 hours regarding suspicions of corruption and appointing associates. Her appearance followed reports that police were preparing to issue an arrest warrant if she did not present herself voluntarily, after months of refusal. This also came after her poor showing in the Likud party's primaries, where she placed 23rd, resulting in the 40th position on the party's list.

Approximately four months ago, police announced that the National Fraud Unit within Lahav 433 had concluded its investigation into Golan and several public officials close to her. Following the completion of investigative actions, Lahav 433 Commander Meni Benyamim and Head of the Investigations Department Boaz Balat approved the transfer of the case to the State Prosecutor's Office for review and decision.

The investigation into Minister Golan and others began as a covert inquiry lasting several months. In September 2025, with the approval of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, Lahav 433 launched a public investigation into allegations of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, aggravated fraud, forgery, obstruction of justice, and hindering a police officer.

During a raid on the Ministry for Social Equality and the homes of Golan's associates, a drug laboratory was discovered in the home of Adi Hodfi, the minister's advisor. Two months prior, the Rehovot Magistrate's Court sentenced Mor Biton, Hodfi's partner, to 13 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug cultivation, production, and preparation as part of a plea deal.