Israeli Army Reservists Are Suspected of Using Inside Knowledge to Bet

New York Times - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete by Ephrat LivniFebruary 12, 2026 at 09:38 PM

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Israeli authorities arrested several army reservists and a civilian, charging two with crimes including obstruction of justice and bribery, for allegedly using classified information to bet on military operations. The investigation, conducted by Israeli police, the military, and Shin Bet, revealed the suspects placed bets on Polymarket, an online prediction platform, based on insider knowledge gained from their military roles. While the specific operations involved and the identities of those arrested remain confidential due to a gag order, the military stated that no operational harm was caused. The case highlights growing global concerns about the potential for insider trading on prediction platforms, which lack the regulatory safeguards of traditional financial markets.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Lebanon 30% Israeli State Attorney’s Office 50% Israeli Police 60% Shin Bet 70% Polymarket ×480% Israel ×680% Israeli Army 90%

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classified information 90% insider trading 90% prediction platform 80% military operations 70% reservists 70% polymarket 60% gambling 60% security offenses 50% bribery 40%