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Hanamel Dorfman Leaves National Security Minister's Office to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit

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Hanamel Dorfman Leaves National Security Minister's Office to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Hanamel Dorfman, chief of staff to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, is resigning to run for the Knesset with Otzma Yehudit. Previously influential in the police, Dorfman was investigated for interfering with police probes and linked to a case involving the Israel Prison Service Commissioner. After initially evading questioning and an arrest warrant, he appeared but refused to cooperate.

  • 01Hanamel Dorfman resigns as chief of staff to run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit.
  • 02Dorfman is a close aide to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
  • 03He was investigated for influencing police investigations in the West Bank.
  • 04Dorfman was implicated in a case involving Israel Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yakobi.
  • 05Police hacked Dorfman's phone, uncovering thousands of incriminating audio files.
  • 06An arrest warrant was issued after Dorfman initially avoided questioning.

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Full coverage · 6 outlets

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

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Hanamel Dorfman Leaves National Security Minister's Office to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit
SrugimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Itamar Ben Gvir's Chief of Staff Resigns to Run in Upcoming Knesset Elections
YnetCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Hannamel Dorfman Joins Otzma Yehudit List Ahead of Upcoming Elections
WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hanamal Dorfman to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit Party
N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hanamel Dorfman Leaves Role to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit
MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hanmal Dorfman Leaves Role to Run for Knesset with Otzma Yehudit

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