Former Balad lawmaker Azmi Bishara, who fled to Qatar after being suspected of spying for Hezbollah, is said to have provided the faction with over two million shekels.
According to a police investigation, Azmi Bishara, who fled to Qatar after being suspected of spying for Hezbollah, provided Balad with over 2 million shekels in 2013.
The leadership, including former MKs Jamal Zahalka, Haneen Zoabi, Basel Ghattas and others, are said to have launched a donation drive to cover the difference. By the end of 2013, the operation proved successful and the entire sum was raised.
Upon receiving Balad's financial reports, the state comptroller's office immediately suspected foul play.
Source: Israel Hayom