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Key Witness in Histadrut Corruption Case Dies by Suicide

11/17/2025

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A key witness in Israel's Histadrut corruption case died by suicide on Sunday.
The witness had recently testified to police and was not a suspect.
The inquiry targets Arnon Bar-David, head of the Histadrut, and Ezra Gabay.
Bar-David admitted receiving money from Gabay, who allegedly provided benefits for directing workers to his insurance agency.
The probe has led to arrests of senior officials and mayors, with 31 suspects under investigation.

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A key witness in Israel's Histadrut corruption case died by suicide on Sunday.
The witness had recently testified to police and was not a suspect.
The inquiry targets Arnon Bar-David, head of the Histadrut, and Ezra Gabay.
Bar-David admitted receiving money from Gabay, who allegedly provided benefits for directing workers to his insurance agency.
The probe has led to arrests of senior officials and mayors, with 31 suspects under investigation.