Israeli Football Association Denounces Tiberias Club's Legal Threats as Drama Tactics

The Israeli Football Association (IFA) has strongly rejected legal threats from the northern club Ironi Tiberias, accusing the club of attempting to create unwarranted drama amid an ongoing investigation into alleged unauthorized infusions and banned substance use. In a sharply worded letter from the IFA's legal director, Attorney Ran Cohen Nisan, all claims against investigator Din Or Prager were dismissed as part of a timed media campaign aimed at undermining the probe.

The IFA accused Tiberias of endangering its players' health by allegedly forcing them to receive infusions against their will. Cohen Nisan also criticized the club for selective leaks of investigation transcripts, noting ironically that the club complains about leaks despite having full access to the materials. The investigation is being conducted under the supervision of the IFA prosecutor and in accordance with legal standards.

Regarding allegations about investigator Prager's disciplinary history, the IFA called the claims cynical, pointing out that the cited incident occurred over two years ago before Prager officially served as an investigator. The IFA emphasized that the current investigation's transcripts do not deviate from accepted norms, even if the language used toward suspects is sometimes harsh.

A significant point in the IFA's response concerns Miki Beitan, who has been banned from club activities since June 1, 2026, for seven years. The IFA suspects Beitan is behind the current legal challenge and has referred his continued involvement to the prosecutor, which could lead to further disciplinary action against the club.

The IFA reaffirmed its commitment to uncovering the truth across all affiliated teams to maintain clean football and sporting fairness. The association warned that it will not be intimidated by what it called a campaign of falsehoods and threats. The matter now returns to the disciplinary court, where Tiberias's fate will be decided amid escalating accusations.