Misleading Information Prompts Suspension Request for Footballer Omer Dahan

Legal complications have arisen regarding the suspension proceedings of footballer Omer David Dahan. On August 23, 2026, Dahan's attorneys from Cohen-Brawerman law firm filed a formal complaint with Israel Police Commissioner Major General Daniel Levy. The complaint demands an urgent investigation into the conduct of the Lahav 433 investigative unit and its communication with the Israel Football Association prosecutor.

According to the complaint, on August 2, the head of investigations at Lahav 433 sent an official letter to the football association prosecutor stating that a comprehensive investigation into Dahan had concluded and that there was an "intention to file a criminal indictment" against him. This letter formed the primary basis for the prosecutor's August 17 request to the disciplinary court to suspend Dahan from all football activities under disciplinary case number 185102.

Dahan's legal team argues that this communication presented a false impression to the football association. They emphasize the critical distinction between an investigative authority's position and an official prosecutorial decision to indict. The complaint questions the grounds on which such information was shared externally, noting the severe and immediate impact on Dahan's status, livelihood, and reputation.

The lawyers demand an urgent inquiry into who authorized the letter's transmission to the football association and the actual status of the case at that time. They request that if no formal indictment decision has been made, the police immediately issue a written clarification to the football association prosecutor and disciplinary court to correct Dahan's legal standing. Additionally, they call for a review of procedures regarding the sharing of investigation information with external disciplinary bodies.

As of the report, neither Israel Police nor the Football Association had responded. Updates will be published upon receipt.