A court ordered the release of six defendants in the Zalka affair from detention, Israeli media reports, easing their conditions while the case proceeds. The development comes as part of ongoing proceedings in the high-profile corruption case.
A court has eased detention conditions for six defendants in the Zalka corruption case, ordering their release from custody. The decision was reported Tuesday by Israel Hayom, which noted that the six had been in detention pending trial. The Zalka affair involves allegations of bribery and illicit dealings within local government and construction sectors; several public officials and business figures have been implicated. No further details on the court's reasoning or the specific conditions of release were immediately available. The case remains under judicial proceedings.
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