ILIsraeli police have concluded an investigation into Shas Knesset Member Haim Biton and others regarding allegations of misuse of public education funds. The probe focused on whether funds allocated to the Ma'ayan HaHinuch HaTorani education network were diverted to produce a children's supplement published by the Shas-affiliated newspaper HaDerech. The case has been forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for review. The investigation also implicated Moshe Avitan, the network’s procurement director, and other HaDerech officials. The inquiry began covertly and was made public on March 18, 2025, with charges including fraud, breach of trust, and falsification of corporate records.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an ongoing legal investigation without overt ideological slant. It reports on the completion of the probe, the charges against the individuals involved, and the transfer of the case to the appropriate authority. While the subject involves a political MK
