Likud candidate’s CV unravels: False military rank and fabricated spy credentials exposed

A Channel 12 investigation has raised serious questions about the credentials claimed by Likud candidate Mishal Ben Ami, who has presented himself as holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, possessing a doctoral degree, and having undertaken intelligence operations in Iran. The investigation suggests these claims may not withstand scrutiny. Ben Ami has dismissed the allegations, but the revelations add to growing concerns about the accuracy of biographical information presented by political candidates in Israel. The investigation examined public statements and claims made by Ben Ami during his political campaign, comparing them against available records and documentation. The discrepancies appear to span multiple areas of his claimed professional background, raising questions about his credibility as a political representative. Likud officials have not yet commented on the investigation’s findings or whether they conducted their own vetting of the candidate’s qualifications before approving him for the party’s candidate list. The case highlights broader questions about verification procedures for political candidates’ biographical information and the responsibility of political parties to vet their representatives thoroughly before presenting them to voters.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.