Allegations Against Economy Ministry CEO Over Vignet Collapse and Asset Transfer
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עמרי מניב
First reported by Mako · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
An investigative report accuses Motty Gamsheh, now Israel’s economy ministry director general, of using his role as consultant to take control of Vignet, a media company founded by discharged soldiers. The founders say the company collapsed under rising debts and pressure, while Gamsheh and his cousin moved its business into a new firm and left creditors unpaid. Gamsheh denies the allegations.
- 01Founders say Gamsheh turned a consulting role into an alleged takeover.
- 02Vignet grew fast, then collapsed as debts rose and advertising dried up.
- 03The founders say Gamsheh blocked direct contact with Reshet 13.
- 04A new company allegedly received Vignet’s assets, staff and offices.
- 05Gamsheh and his cousin deny wrongdoing and blame Vignet’s management.
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