Netanyahu Aide Arrested in Major Israeli Intelligence Leak Scandal

The arrests raise questions about potential involvement of Netanyahu's office in leaking sensitive information to influence public opinion on Gaza hostages and ceasefire negotiations.

• An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been arrested along with other suspects for allegedly leaking classified intelligence documents.
• The leaked information reportedly aimed to sway Israeli public opinion in favor of Netanyahu's hardline stance on Gaza hostage negotiations and ceasefire deals.
• Netanyahu's office denies any official staff involvement, although the aide had access to sensitive security meetings without proper clearance.
• The scandal has intensified tensions between Netanyahu and Israeli defense and intelligence agencies, amid ongoing scrutiny of his leadership.
• Opposition leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid blame Netanyahu for the leak, emphasizing his responsibility for his office's activities.

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