Israeli Lawyer Arrested for Allegedly Coaching Minors to Provide False Testimony in Security Case

An Israeli lawyer and four relatives of a security offense suspect were arrested on August 4, 2026, on suspicion of attempting to coerce minors into giving false testimony to create an alibi. The lawyer represents a defendant charged in January 2026 with serious security offenses, including acts of terror involving shooting, arson, and weapons manufacturing in Ramla. The defendant remains in custody as the trial proceeds at the Central District Court.

In May 2026, the lawyer approached investigators from the Central District Unit (YAMAR) claiming to possess evidence that could exonerate her client. However, police grew suspicious about the origin, timing, and manner in which the evidence was obtained and submitted. A covert investigation revealed that the lawyer and others, including the defendant’s family members, allegedly pressured several minors and their parents to provide false alibis, suggesting the defendant was with them during the crimes. They reportedly used offers of money, threats, and coercion to secure the false statements.

Following the investigation’s exposure, police arrested the lawyer, in her 30s, and four relatives of the defendant, all residents of Ramla. The suspects are expected to be brought before the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court for a remand extension hearing. The case also involves a minor from Ramla charged with security-related crimes such as arson and shootings, for whom the lawyer allegedly tried to fabricate an alibi to distance him from the offenses.

Police spokeswoman confirmed the ongoing investigation by YAMAR Central District, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges and the covert nature of the inquiry that led to the arrests. The authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the submission of the purported exonerating evidence and the attempts to manipulate witness testimony.