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Israeli Air Force Officer Faces Charges for Betting on Attacks in Iran and Yemen

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First reported by Mako · 12 minutes ago

What happened

An Israeli Air Force lieutenant colonel is charged with breach of trust for betting on Polymarket about attacks in Iran and Yemen, part of a wider military gambling scandal. Previously, another officer faced severe security charges for similar misconduct involving classified information. The court has called for a broader investigation into gambling within the Air Force.

01An Israeli Air Force lieutenant colonel is charged with breach of trust for betting on military strikes.
02The officer allegedly used insider information to place bets on Polymarket about Iran and Yemen attacks.
03A previous officer was charged with serious security offenses and detained for months.
04The earlier accused officer claimed widespread gambling in the Air Force motivated by thrill and profit.
05The court urged senior officials to investigate gambling within the Air Force.
06The scandal raises concerns about security risks and trust breaches in the Israeli military.

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