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Abu Ghosh Council Member Arrested for Employing Illegal Palestinian Workers
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First reported by Mako · Jul 10, 2026
What happened
Amjad Otman, an Abu Ghosh council member, was arrested with a relative for allegedly transporting and employing four illegal Palestinian workers in construction. The suspects' detention was extended by seven days as police continue their investigation.
- 01Amjad Otman arrested with relative for transporting and employing four illegal Palestinian workers.
- 02The Palestinians testified they worked in construction in Ofakim and Netivot for Otman.
- 03Otman denies employment claims, lawyer says he only sat beside the driver.
- 04Police say suspects systematically employed illegal workers for about a month.
- 05Detention extended by seven days by Jerusalem Magistrate's Court.
- 06Police operation conducted by Harel station officers who found the illegal workers in the vehicle.
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