Israeli media report that after being investigated by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Machash), a person known as HaTzel ('The Shadow') and three police officers were released under restrictive conditions while suspected of breach of trust. The case is reportedly under further investigation.
On Wednesday afternoon, Yoav Eliasi (The Shadow) and three police officers were released under restrictive conditions after being investigated by the Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) on suspicion of breach of trust. The release followed a series of developments reported throughout the day.
Earlier Wednesday, The Zioneer reported at 11:39 Jerusalem that Eliasi had been summoned for questioning by Mahash. Subsequent reports indicated that the investigation involved ties to a senior police officer, and that Eliasi had been banned from entering police facilities for a week. The release of Eliasi and the three officers under restrictive conditions signals the latest phase in the ongoing probe.
The Mahash investigation continues. Specific details regarding the allegations have not been publicly disclosed.
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