An investigation by Haaretz alleges that a heavy bettor on the Israeli prediction platform Polimarket has been inflating bets on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection in recent days. The same account, according to the report, previously placed a large bet on an Iran deal moments before its announcement and made a fortune. The report raises questions about whether the bettor is linked to Netanyahu's circle.
An investigation by Haaretz, published Thursday, alleges that a heavy bettor on the Israeli prediction platform Polimarket has been systematically inflating wagers on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection in recent days. The report identifies the same account as having placed a single previous large bet on an Iran deal moments before its announcement, reaping a substantial profit. Haaretz raises the question of whether the bettor is connected to Netanyahu's inner circle. The Polimarket platform has been a focus of political attention in recent weeks; The Zioneer has previously reported on shifting betting odds and on allegations of manipulation on the international Polymarket platform.
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