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Disgraced ZAKA founder, accused of sexual assaults, attempts suicide

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Published: 27 April 2021

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Yehuda Meshi-Zahav said to have faced arrest ‘within days’; his family, attorney say draft of suicide note allegedly written by him is fake

Before suicide attempt, ZAKA founder said to have faced arrest ‘within days’ (Times of Israel)
Reports say authorities have a number of cases against Yehuda Meshi-Zahav within the statute of limitations; TV program reveals harrowing new sexual assault allegations

Police say got a hold of disgraced rescue chief's suicide note (Ynet)
Yehuda Meshi-Zahav's family, attorney say draft of suicide note allegedly written by him circulating in media is fake; doctors fighting for his life say he may have suffered brain damage

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Police launch sexual assault probe into founder of ZAKA rescue group (The Jewish Independent)

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