Netanyahu's Office Engulfed in Scandal Over Classified Information Leaks; Aides Arrested

Nov 1, 2024, 05:41 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office is at the center of a major scandal involving the alleged leaking of classified documents. Several suspects, including close aides to Netanyahu, have been arrested following an investigation by the Shin Bet, IDF, Shabak, and police. The leaks reportedly involved sensitive military information related to the ongoing war in Gaza, potentially risking national security objectives. Netanyahu has denied any responsibility for the leaks, stating that there were no leaks from his office and attributing the leaks to other sources. Major news organizations, including Haaretz, are petitioning the Israeli court to lift a gag order on the case, while the opposition, led by Yair Lapid, accuses Netanyahu of being directly involved in the leaks.