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Israeli Official Arrested Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis
An Israeli official's arrest for leaking classified information sparks accusations of a plot to undermine hostage negotiations in Gaza.
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Benjamin NetanyahuEliezer FeldsteinYair LapidSinwar
- Who was arrested and why?
- A senior official in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, Eliezer Feldstein, was arrested for allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media outlets. Opposition leaders claim this was a ploy to derail a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza.
- What are the accusations against Netanyahu's office?
- The investigation centers on accusations that Netanyahu's office promoted the claim of Hamas's hostage plan to foreign media to divide Israeli society and pressure Netanyahu into a deal. A court order suggests the leak may have damaged Israel's ability to free the hostages.
- What information was allegedly leaked and where was it published?
- The leaked information, published in the Jewish Chronicle and Bild, supported Netanyahu's narrative that Hamas planned to smuggle hostages through the Philadelphi Corridor to Egypt. This narrative was used to justify Israel's stance on border control.
- What was the context of the leaks, and how did they relate to public protests?
- Protests in Tel Aviv demanded Netanyahu reach a deal to free the hostages. The timing of the leaks coincided with these protests and ongoing negotiations, suggesting an attempt to influence public opinion and the political process.
- What are the accusations against Netanyahu from opposition and hostages' families?
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu's office of leaking false documents to sabotage a potential hostage deal, while families of the hostages accused Netanyahu of repeatedly obstructing such deals. These accusations highlight significant political tensions.