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Israeli Prosecutors to Decide on Charges Against Shas MK Chaim Biton in Party Newspaper Fraud Case

How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By עמיר קורץ

First reported by Channel 13 · Aug 5, 2026

What happened

Israeli police have completed their investigation into Shas MK Chaim Biton over alleged misuse of public funds linked to the party newspaper "Haderech." The case involves suspicions of fraud and money laundering related to diverting education funds to finance a children's supplement. The file is now with prosecutors to decide on indictments.

  • 01Police transferred Shas MK Chaim Biton's fraud case to prosecutors for indictment decision.
  • 02Biton allegedly misused Ministry of Education funds while CEO of Maayan Torah Education Network.
  • 03Funds were reportedly diverted to finance a children's supplement in the Shas party newspaper "Haderech."
  • 04Suspicions include fraud, breach of trust, false corporate records, and money laundering.
  • 05Other officials, including procurement manager Moshe Avitan, are also under investigation.
  • 06Investigation began covertly and became public in March 2025 with summonses issued.

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OrganizationsShas, Maayan Torah Education Network, National Fraud Investigations Unit, Lahav 433, Economic and Taxation Prosecution, Haderech

Full coverage · 5 outlets

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

CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Israeli Prosecutors to Decide on Charges Against Shas MK Chaim Biton in Party Newspaper Fraud Case
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Police Complete Investigation of MK Haim Biton in Shas-Linked Newspaper Funding Case
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Israeli Police Complete Investigation Into 'Haderech' Case Involving MK Haim Biton
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Investigation Concludes Against Former Minister Haim Biton in Funding Misuse Case
Channel 13Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Investigation Into Former Shas MK Haim Biton Concludes with Evidence Found

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