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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Faces Disqualification Bid Over Torture Allegations

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First reported by Now 14 · 3 hours ago

What happened

A petition seeks to disqualify a former Shin Bet chief running for the "Yashar" party, citing allegations that he approved torture during interrogations. The request was filed shortly before party lists must be finalized for elections.

  • 01Former Shin Bet chief faces disqualification bid.
  • 02Allegations involve approving torture during interrogations.
  • 03The candidate is running for the "Yashar" party.
  • 04The petition was filed just before election list deadlines.

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In this story
OrganizationsShin Bet, Yashar party

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

0404Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Faces Disqualification Bid Over Torture Allegations
SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Former Shin Bet Chief's Knesset Candidacy Challenged Over Torture Allegations
Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago
Former Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen Faces Bid to Disqualify Knesset Candidacy

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