A first publication by journalist Tuvia Yagelnik reports that Yavne'el Council Head Shnir Arish (Likud) and other senior council members participated in a 'seven blessings' celebration several months ago following the marriage of a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. Arish denies the allegation, stating he was not present at any underage wedding or celebration.
A new report by journalist Tuvia Yagelnik alleges that Yavne'el Council Head Shnir Arish (Likud) and other senior council members attended a wedding celebration of minors several months ago. The event, described as a 'seven blessings' ceremony, reportedly followed the marriage of a 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy. Arish has denied the allegation, stating he was not present at any underage wedding or such celebration.
The report surfaces against the backdrop of prior investigations into underage marriage in the Yavne'el community. As The Zioneer has previously reported (June and July 2026), the community has been the subject of police probes and media exposés revealing dozens of underage pregnancies and unregistered marriages. The current allegation, if substantiated, would mark the first direct involvement of a sitting council head in such events.
The report cites documentation, though the details remain unverified independently. Arish's denial has not been independently corroborated.
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