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Culture Minister Zohar Questioned in Major Corruption Probe

4/19/2026

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Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar was questioned by police for 11 hours on April 19, 2026, in a corruption probe into Histadrut.
He is suspected of bribery and fraud linked to Ezra Gabay.
Zohar denied any connection, saying his friendships do not implicate him.
The investigation has implicated several Likud ministers and is described as the largest corruption case handled by police, with Histadrut cooperating.

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Story summary

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar was questioned by police for 11 hours on April 19, 2026, in a corruption probe into Histadrut.
He is suspected of bribery and fraud linked to Ezra Gabay.
Zohar denied any connection, saying his friendships do not implicate him.
The investigation has implicated several Likud ministers and is described as the largest corruption case handled by police, with Histadrut cooperating.