1985 West Bank land fraud case

The 1985 West Bank land fraud case was a 1985 scandal involving fraudulent sales of land in the West Bank.[1][2][3]

Events

The scandal erupted in August 1985.[4][5][6]

On 13 January 1986, 17 Palestinians were arrested in connection with the case.[7]

The scandal led to the death of Israeli real estate developed Avraham Gindi in June 1986.[8]

References

  1. ^ Ehrlich, Ayal (11 December 1985). "West Bank Land Fraud". Koteret Rashit⁩. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  2. ^ "LAND FRAUD IN WEST BANK PROBED". The Chicago Tribune. 27 August 1985. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  3. ^ "Arrest in West Bank Fraud". The Washington Post. 17 December 1985. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  4. ^ Dorsey, James M. (22 December 1985). "West Bank land scandal: Israeli land scandal touches core of Mideast crisis". UPI. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  5. ^ Fisher, Dan (27 August 1985). "200 Cases Probed, 9 Men Jailed : West Bank Land Fraud: Furor Growing in Israel". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  6. ^ Claiborne, William (9 September 1985). "Foes Unite in West Bank Land Fraud As Arabs Lose Land, Jews Lose Funds". The Washington Post. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  7. ^ "17 West Banks Arabs Arrested in Connection with Land Sales Fraud". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 15 January 1986. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
  8. ^ "West Bank Developer Commits Suicide". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 6 June 1986. Retrieved 31 October 2025.
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