Amjad Otman, a member of the Abu Ghosh local council, was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of employing and housing illegal residents, according to an Israeli media report. Four illegal residents (shvachim) were found in his vehicle. Otman's lawyer says he only gave them a ride from Ofakim to Jerusalem.
Amjad Otman, a member of the Abu Ghosh local council, was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of employing and housing illegal residents (shvachim). According to Israeli media reports, Otman was detained along with a relative, and four illegal residents were found in their vehicle. Otman's lawyer stated that his client maintains he only gave the individuals a ride from Ofakim to Jerusalem and did not employ or house them. The investigation is ongoing.
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