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Netanyahu Aide Eliezer Feldstein Arrested Over Fabricated Document Leaks Hindering Gaza Hostage, Ceasefire Talks

Nov 4, 2024, 08:54 AM

Israeli authorities are investigating a suspected leak of classified documents, including fabricated materials, from the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, involving an aide named Eliezer Feldstein, a former spokesperson for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. Feldstein was arrested along with several others, including an IDF officer, on charges of illegally obtaining and leaking sensitive military intelligence to media outlets. The leaks, which allegedly included fabricated documents aimed at shaping public opinion and undermining ceasefire negotiations with Hamas in Gaza, may have hindered efforts to secure the release of hostages. A court ruling stated that the leaked materials could have caused significant harm to national security and intelligence sources, and that the leaks may have jeopardized the potential hostage deal. The court has partially lifted a gag order on the case, revealing that the hearing took place at 13:30 GMT. The families of the hostages have demanded an investigation into the alleged leak, expressing concerns that it may have jeopardized the possible release of their loved ones.