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Authorities say tens of millions of shekels donated to support residents during the Gaza war were funneled through a local nonprofit to private businesses at the request of the mayor and senior officials. In return, the businesses allegedly provided cash or other benefits to the officials

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Police have questioned Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam on suspicion of embezzling money donated to support the city's residents after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. A gag order placed on the investigation was lifted on Wednesday, with Glam's name being released for publication.