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MK Moshe Abutbul Urges Minister Ben Gvir to Intervene in Controversial Arrest of Witness

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By חדשות סרוגים

First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 11, 2026

What happened

MK Moshe Abutbul called on National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to intervene after Moshe Steiner was arrested by military police following testimony at Lahav 433. Abutbul warned that such police actions risk damaging ultra-Orthodox trust in law enforcement and could deter crime reporting, potentially endangering lives.

  • 01MK Moshe Abutbul sent an urgent letter to Minister Itamar Ben Gvir over Moshe Steiner's arrest.
  • 02Moshe Steiner was detained by military police after testifying at Lahav 433 under espionage suspicion.
  • 03Abutbul called the police conduct a serious breach of commitments to the ultra-Orthodox community.
  • 04He warned the case could erode trust and discourage crime reporting among ultra-Orthodox citizens.
  • 05Steiner was sentenced to 20 days in detention; attorney Menachem Stauber is now representing him.
  • 06Abutbul urged Ben Gvir to intervene to prevent further damage to police-community relations.

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In this story
People
Itamar Ben-Gvir
OrganizationsLahav 433, Israeli Police, Military Police
PlacesBnei Brak, Beit Meir, Brachfeld

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

SrugimRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026
MK Moshe Abutbul Urges Minister Ben Gvir to Intervene in Controversial Arrest of Witness
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 11, 2026
MK Moshe Abutbul Demands Explanation from Itamar Ben-Gvir Over Yeshiva Student Arrest

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