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Israel's Golan Accuses Netanyahu of Corruption Amid Gaza Crisis

5/26/2025

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Yair Golan, head of Israel's Democratic Party, fiercely condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu for corruption and favoring ultra-Orthodox interests at the expense of military service. He charged Netanyahu with misusing public funds for political gain, all while Gaza grapples with a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by relentless Israeli assaults and blockades.

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Yair Golan, head of Israel's Democratic Party, fiercely condemned Prime Minister Netanyahu for corruption and favoring ultra-Orthodox interests at the expense of military service. He charged Netanyahu with misusing public funds for political gain, all while Gaza grapples with a dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by relentless Israeli assaults and blockades.