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Givat Ze'ev council head suspected of public corruption and illegal apartment splitting
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First reported by Now 14 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Yossi Asraf, head of the Givat Ze'ev local council, was questioned Monday over suspected public corruption and illegal apartment splitting. Police also suspect he blocked enforcement of violations tied to his properties and a business associated with him. The investigation is ongoing, with searches and more questioning already carried out.
- 01Police questioned Givat Ze'ev council head Yossi Asraf on Monday.
- 02He is suspected of illegal apartment splitting and other building violations.
- 03Investigators are probing whether he blocked municipal enforcement on his properties.
- 04Searches were carried out, and more officials were summoned for questioning.
- 05Police say the fraud investigation is still in its early stages.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Givat Ze'ev council head suspected of public corruption and illegal apartment splitting
N12Center · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Givat Ze'ev Council Head Yossi Asraf Is Identified as Suspect in Corruption Probe
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