Channel 14 reports the Histadrut labor federation spent 18 million shekels on advertising—allegedly a sharp increase since the 'Hand Shakes Hand' corruption affair involving union chief Arnon Bar-David broke. Critics say the ad blitz is an attempt to rehab the union's image using workers' funds.
The Histadrut, Israel's largest labor federation, has come under renewed scrutiny over its spending practices. According to a report by Channel 14, the union spent 18 million shekels on advertising, including during the World Cup — a sharp increase from previous years. The report ties the spending to the 'Hand Shakes Hand' (יד לוחצת יד) corruption scandal, which involved federation chairman Arnon Bar-David. Critics quoted by the channel argue the ad campaign is an attempt to rehabilitate the union's image using members' dues. The Histadrut has not yet responded to the report. The story represents an ongoing political and labor-relations controversy in Israel.
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