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Shas Candidate's Nonprofit Accused of Misusing Funds for Yeshiva Students
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in English, Hebrew) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by N12 · 21 hours ago
What happened
An Israeli news report alleges that a nonprofit founded by Shas party candidate Dror Amos misused millions in public funds designated for bereaved families, instead using them to support yeshiva students. The nonprofit also faces accusations of cronyism and receiving duplicate funding, while Shas denies the claims.
- 01Shas candidate Dror Amos's nonprofit allegedly diverted millions to yeshiva students.
- 02Funds were intended for bereaved families following the October 7th attacks.
- 03Relatives and associates of Shas officials may have benefited from the nonprofit.
- 04The nonprofit reportedly received duplicate public funding.
- 05A religious rights group seeks a criminal investigation into the matter.
- 06Shas denies the allegations, calling the report a "false investigation."
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