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A football player from a top league was arrested on suspicion of gambling and match-fixing, as part of an investigation into a gang from Migdal HaEmek. This morning, an active football player from a team in the league was arrested.

Top league football player arrested for alleged illegal gambling and match-fixing as part of a wider gang investigation from Migdal HaEmek.

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According to suspicion, the player systematically gambled illegally, which is not befitting his status as an active player in a senior team. Investigations of additional involved parties and suspects are expected.

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In accordance with the recommendation of the Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi, the Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, decided today (Sunday) to appoint Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim to the position of Military Secretary to the Minister.

Defense Minister Israel Katz appoints Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim as Military Secretary, following Chief of Staff's recommendation.