Lahav 433

David Appel, Michael Kleiner named as suspects in alleged multimillion-shekel real estate fraud

A Lahav 433 investigation named David Appel and former MK Michael Kleiner as the suspects in a multimillion-shekel real estate fraud probe.

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.
DEFENSE MINISTER Israel Katz attends a conference at Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center) in Jerusalem, June 17, 2026.

Katz denies dismissal claim as Lahav 433 questions Likud-linked figure

General view of the Lahav 433 police unit headquarters in the city of Lod on August 2, 2026.

Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets

Deputy Minister MK Sharren Haskel attends a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, December 2, 2025.

MK Sharren Haskel testifies at Lahav 433 in connection with comptroller election scandal


Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses

A few months ago, the senior official allegedly locked the door of his office while an employee was inside, confiscated the employee's mobile phone, and attempted to review recordings.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran

The details were uncovered by Lahav 433’s cyber unit, which identified a link associated with the officer. A deeper investigation traced the link to a foreign agent.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Government to offer cash reward for information on Haymanut Kasau in long-delayed public campaign

The campaign is expected to appear on billboards and social media, along with the cash reward for anyone who provides information leading to her location.

A poster of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023.

Police summon three journalists to provide testimony in 'Qatargate' investigation

The three reporters were summoned to give open testimony in a case concerning alleged efforts to influence public-relations messaging through journalists about Qatar.

An Israel Police officer standing outside the headquarters of Lahav 433 - The National Crime Unit; illustrative.

Hundreds of millions seized in raid in northern Israel

The suspects, who were detained for questioning at the National Economic Crimes Unit's offices, are suspected of money laundering and terror financing.

Cash seized during the police operation.

Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment

The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Eleven arrested in coordinated op. targeting alleged protection racket in central Israel

As part of the covert phase of the investigation, Lahav 433 established a front construction company to gather evidence.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.