Israeli Police Uncover Long-Running Human Trafficking and Prostitution Ring in Haifa and Krayot
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By יואב איתיאל
First reported by Walla · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
Israeli police exposed a human trafficking and prostitution ring in Haifa and the Krayot, arresting two suspects who exploited vulnerable women for forced prostitution. The women were coerced to serve up to 20 clients daily under harsh conditions, receiving less than a quarter of the earnings. Authorities seized assets linked to the crime, and the victims are now protected and supported.
- 01Police uncovered a human trafficking prostitution ring operating in Haifa and the Krayot for nearly a year.
- 02Two suspects, Rotem Aisha Garon and Sharon Marz Marciano, were arrested and indicted.
- 03Women were coerced into servicing 10-20 clients daily under confinement and harsh conditions.
- 04Victims received less than 25% of client payments and faced fines and threats.
- 05Evidence included 2,000 pages of wiretap transcripts and extensive phone data.
- 06Authorities seized assets bought with criminal proceeds and victims are now in safe care.
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