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IDF Probes Netanyahu-Linked Leak of Manipulated Hamas Documents to Foreign Media

Sep 8, 2024, 05:06 PM

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated an internal investigation into the leak of documents recovered from the Gaza Strip, which were allegedly manipulated to influence public opinion on hostage negotiations. These documents, reportedly forged by Hamas, were leaked to foreign media outlets, including German newspaper Bild, the Jewish Chronicle, and other international media. The leaks are suspected to align with Prime Minister Netanyahu's narrative, aiming to sway Israeli public opinion against a ceasefire deal and support his conditions. The IDF's probe seeks to identify the source of the leaks and the extent of manipulation involved, as reported by Ynet.