Posted on 03/28/2026 7:57:13 AM PDT by mac_truck
An Israeli Air Force reservist is suspected of having used classified information to place bets on the Polymarket prediction site relating to Israel’s war with Iran last year, a Tel Aviv court revealed on Thursday.
The defendant, who served as a major in the Air Force, was indicted alongside his alleged accomplice last month on severe security offenses, as well as bribery and obstruction of justice, on suspicion of having bet on the timing of Israel’s opening strikes that kicked off the 12-day war in June 2025.
Authorities have not provided further information on the suspects’ identities or the nature of the bets, as the case was initially subject to a court-issued gag order, which was partially lifted on Thursday evening following a petition from several Hebrew-language media outlets. The details of the case were cleared for publication, but the defendants’ names remain under wraps.
According to the indictment, the reservist was briefed on the operation in a confidential meeting a day before it began on June 13, then notified his accomplice, a civilian, about the offensive.
When Israeli warplanes were en route to attack Iran, the reservist let the civilian know, and the latter placed a bet on the war’s timing, the indictment charged.
The pair allegedly made $162,663 after winning the bet, which they agreed to split evenly between themselves.
(Excerpt) Read more at timesofisrael.com ...
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This is so sick.
Stereotypes don’t come from nowhere.
Not a gambler but would speculate that this reserve major was once a hot shot top gun type pilot who is looking for something to replace the unique thrill and rush of flying a fighter jet. These guys thrive on pushing the limits , breaking rules and yet prospering. Sure he also likes the money.
You're right. Only Jews love money and sometimes do crooked things to get it. This one instance proves the general rule. I can't imagine a non-Jew doing something like this. Ever.
Corruption and greed thrive everywhere. Think Washington DC.
Gee willikers, that’s awfully nice of Israel to shoulder the blame wrt the Israeli
using Israeli classified intel to profit bigtime on the Polymarket prediction site.
But the real question is how much “US classified info”
did he use.......AND where exactly did he got it from?
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Yep. Humans are fallible and prone to corruption. It is in the wiring.
he’s just practicing to become a politician
“Now that’s creating thinking there! We need more innovating thinkers like you, Major! Or should I say: Lieutenant Colonel!”
Given the reluctance of the Israeli government to name them, he or his accomplice may be related to one.
considering Israelis are potential targets these days they may just not want to dox him even if he committed a crime
The act validates noxious, centuries old calumnies.
The act validates noxious, centuries old calumnies.
Could be
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