What is the future MK of Shas, Maj. (res.) Dror Amos, hiding?

A weekend news investigation reveals the political connections and millions of shekels funneled from the "Chesed Chaim Ve'Emet" association, headed by Dror Amos, Shas's new candidate for the Knesset. The money, intended for supporting families of war casualties, was mostly diverted to stipends for yeshiva students and did not reach its destination. The investigation uncovers gaps in financial reports, alleged double funding, and ties between the association and party officials.

A weekend news investigation by N12 reveals the story of Maj. (res.) Dror Amos, Shas's new candidate for the Knesset, placed sixth on the party list. The investigation focuses on the association he founded, "Chesed Chaim Ve'Emet," intended to accompany families of the deceased during mourning, especially families of those killed in the Swords of Iron war. The investigation shows that millions of shekels were funneled to the association from the Ministry of Religious Services, controlled by Shas, and from other public bodies linked to the party. However, most of the money, over 2.5 million shekels, was allocated to stipends for yeshiva students, not for family support activities as declared. The investigation reveals a gap of 1.3 million shekels between the amount reported by the association as received from "Achim La'oref" and the amount reported by the donating association. Additionally, alleged double funding is exposed, with many religious councils and authorities linked to Shas contracting with the association for millions of shekels for the same activity already funded by the ministry. The investigation includes a recorded conversation with an association representative, who explains to a potential donor that the stipends are given to students studying laws of mourning but emphasizes there is no organized study venue. It also emerges that Amos's appointment as head of the Haifa religious council, by Ministry of Religious Services Director General Yehuda Avidan, was made despite opposition from the ministry's legal advisor, who noted it was an appointment with political affiliation and conflict of interest. The investigation points to a broad network of ties between Amos, the association, and Shas officials, including Aryeh Deri.