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Probe Launched Into Prison Chief's Alleged Ethical Violations

2/13/2026

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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman ordered Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi to schedule a hearing on potential ethical violations within three weeks.
Yaakobi allegedly leaked details of a covert investigation to Avishai Muallem, a former police detective.
Muallem has already been indicted for obstructing investigations.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly supported Yaakobi, calling the probe politically motivated and stating Yaakobi will remain in his post.

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Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and State Attorney Amit Aisman ordered Israel Prison Service chief Kobi Yaakobi to schedule a hearing on potential ethical violations within three weeks.
Yaakobi allegedly leaked details of a covert investigation to Avishai Muallem, a former police detective.
Muallem has already been indicted for obstructing investigations.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir publicly supported Yaakobi, calling the probe politically motivated and stating Yaakobi will remain in his post.