Shas Leader Deri Slams State Prosecution Following Leaked Police Tapes
Shas leader Aryeh Deri harshly criticized former state prosecution officials following leaked recordings of a senior police officer alleging systemic corruption and weaponized investigations.
Shas leader Aryeh Deri launched a scathing attack on former senior prosecution officials, following leaked recordings involving a top police officer. Deri claimed the audio exposes what his party has known for decades regarding the state prosecution.
According to Deri, former officials operated using ruthless methods against public figures, weaponizing criminal investigations to blackmail and eliminate political rivals. He asserted that this represents malignant corruption within Israel's public service.
The recordings feature Major General Boaz Blat, head of the police intelligence division, alleging that the prosecution maintains dormant case files to exert pressure when needed. Right-wing politicians, including Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, echoed these concerns, calling for a thorough overhaul of the legal system.
