Wave of Arrests in Histadrut Leadership Due to Widespread Corruption Case

SadaNews Translation - Israeli police raided the headquarters of the Histadrut labor union in Israel and arrested dozens of officials on corruption suspicions, including the Histadrut's president, Arnon Bar David, whose name was also among those implicated.

In detail, Yedioth Ahronoth reported, as translated by SadaNews: "A prominent member of the Histadrut, his wife, and other prominent members of the organization were arrested last night (Sunday - Monday), along with dozens of others involved in a serious corruption case, which is being investigated with hundreds of individuals. The case revealed this morning also involves the Histadrut's president, Arnon Bar David."

According to the allegations, a senior official in the Histadrut distributed jobs and appointed partners as heads of committees in a variety of fields, including in authorities, companies, and government enterprises, while simultaneously ensuring their appointment as members of boards of directors of various firms.

Israel Hayom reported the arrest of Histadrut president Arnon Bar David and dozens of prominent figures in a widespread corruption case related to receiving and offering bribes within the union.