Israeli Prime Minister's Close Aide Suspected of Leaking Sensitive Security Documents
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Israeli Prime Minister's Close Aide Suspected of Leaking Sensitive Security Documents

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's close aide Eliezer Feldstein is seen as the prime suspect of leaking sensitive security documents from the PM's office. The intelligence leak is currently being investigated by the Israeli court since the documents were allegedly part of the orchestrated campaign to thwart a hostage deal. Feldstein served as a spokesperson in the IDF and then as a spokesperson for National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, but his exact employment status remains unclear.

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Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree
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1 week, 2 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree

India Today  

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and push forward ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. After the meeting, Sullivan expressed optimism: "I got the sense from the Prime Minister that he is ready to do a deal.” Sullivan added, “We can't rest until it actually happens. I am here …

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza
1 week, 4 days ago

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza

Firstpost  

Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the Israeli premier ‘is ready to do a deal’ with Hamas and that talks are currently at a point where a deal could be reached In the final weeks of presidency, US President Joe Biden is making the final push for a ceasefire …

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says

CNN  

CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Elon Musk “in the last few days” to discuss a revival of talks to secure the release of hostages currently held in Gaza, according to a source close to President Herzog. The source told CNN Herzog had made the call at the request of hostage family members who hope Musk will be able …

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that conditions for reaching a possible deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip have considerably improved. Asked about a possible hostage deal in an interview with local Channel 14, Netanyahu said: "I think the conditions have very much changed for the better." Meanwhile, the Israeli military said in …

Netanyahu aide leaked secret docs to influence public opinion on hostage talks, say court docs
1 month ago

Netanyahu aide leaked secret docs to influence public opinion on hostage talks, say court docs

Firstpost  

At a time nationwide protests were slamming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the murder of six hostages in the Gaza Strip, an aide leaked secret documents to plant stories in the press to influence public opinion in favour of the prime minister, according to court documents An aide of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leaked secret documents to influence …

Netanyahu aide leaked classified document to influence public opinion on hostage negotiations, court says
1 month, 1 week ago

Netanyahu aide leaked classified document to influence public opinion on hostage negotiations, court says

CNN  

CNN — An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is alleged to have leaked classified information to foreign press in the hopes of influencing public opinion on hostage negotiations, according to a court release published Sunday. According to the magistrate’s court of Rishon Lezion, the leak began when a non-commissioned officer in the Israeli military reserves took a “highly …

Netanyahu aides under probe for suspected doctoring of October 7 phone records
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Netanyahu aides under probe for suspected doctoring of October 7 phone records

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An investigation of his aides might put a blot on his authority as it will reveal whether Netanyahu knew about the attack beforehand and might raise questions about the time he knew when Hamas was going to launch its offensive in Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a call from one of his top generals on the morning of the …

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli Police Arrest Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The allegations stem from two articles published in September, one in the Jewish Chronicle, in the United Kingdom, and another in Germany's Bild, both citing Israeli intelligence sources and supporting a narrative being pushed by Netanyahu at the time. The …

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations

India Today  

Israeli authorities have been investigating a suspected leak of classified Gaza documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The leak reportedly outlines the negotiation strategy of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist militant group that Israel has been fighting in Gaza for more than a year. The article has sparked outrage among the families of hostages held by Hamas and …

Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal
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Israeli Police Arrests Top Aide to Prime Minister in Leaked Intelligence Scandal

CNN  

Israeli police have arrested a top aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegedly leaking classified information to foreign media. The investigation centers on allegations that the prime minister's office promoted to foreign media the claim that Hamas was planning on smuggling hostages out of Gaza over the Egyptian border and creating divisions in Israeli society to pressure Netanyahu into …

Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel investigates leaks that appear to have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled

LA Times  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a memorial ceremony last week for those killed by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, and those who fell in the “Iron Sword” war, at the Knesset, the Parliament, in Jerusalem. An Israeli court on Sunday was considering whether to lift a gag order on a case surrounding suspected leaks of classified information from …

Netanyahu not doing enough to bring Hamas hostages home, says Biden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu not doing enough to bring Hamas hostages home, says Biden

India Today  

President Joe Biden said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and the U.S. was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a hostage and ceasefire agreement. Asked whether he thought Netanyahu was doing enough to reach a …

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

The Independent  

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Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack
4 months, 1 week ago

Public spat highlights cracks in Netanyahu’s coalition as Israel braces for feared Iran attack

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Cracks are widening in a public tiff between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his moderate defense minister, the latest spat showing growing discontent with Netanyahu’s handling of the war at a sensitive time. On Monday, the Israeli media reported that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant condemned Netanyahu’s “nonsense about ‘total victory’” a phrase the prime minister has frequently …

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech
5 months ago

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech

NPR  

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Some family members of hostages still held in Gaza are set to be in the audience when Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon. It's imminent.” toggle caption Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images Hostage families meet with key …

Israel War Cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel War Cabinet to discuss new push for Gaza hostage deal

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was convening his War Cabinet later on Sunday, a senior official said, amid intense diplomacy to forge a Gaza truce and hostage release deal. "A functional Palestinian Authority is in Israel's interest too, because in order to make peace, we need a strong Palestinian Authority, not a weaker one," Mr. Borrell said. Israel's Army said …

Israel could be just two days away from agreeing a hostage deal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel could be just two days away from agreeing a hostage deal

Daily Mail  

Israel could be just two days away from agreeing a ceasefire and hostage deal after talks in Egypt have made 'significant progress', Egyptian state-linked media reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking half a year of war since the unprecedented attack of October 7, also said Israel was 'one step away from victory'. Israel's main ally, diplomatic backer and arms …

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Families of Israeli captives deny leaking Netanyahu Qatar tape

Al Jazeera  

In leaked audio, Israeli PM is heard criticising Doha in its role in negotiating the release of captives held by Hamas. Families of Israelis held captive in Gaza have said denied they were behind the leak of audio in which Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised Qatar’s role in talks with Hamas over the release of the captives. “All conversations …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal to end Israel-Gaza war
11 months ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal to end Israel-Gaza war

ABC  

Israel's prime minister has rejected a proposal from Hamas to end the war in Gaza that would have involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and left the militant group in power. Key points: Israel's leader has rejected the possibility of a two-state solution Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting domestic pressure to secure the release of the remaining 136 …

Rebuffing Biden, Netanyahu Rejects Any Palestinian Sovereignty In Post-War Gaza
11 months ago

Rebuffing Biden, Netanyahu Rejects Any Palestinian Sovereignty In Post-War Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes any form of Palestinian sovereignty in post-war Gaza, his office said Saturday, appearing to rebuff U.S. President Joe Biden’s suggestion that creative solutions could bridge wide gaps between the leaders’ views on Palestinian statehood. pic.twitter.com/hszlHuov0M — President Biden January 19, 2024 Palestinians walk through destruction from the Israeli bombardment …

Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war
1 year ago

Live updates | Netanyahu says Israel must retain control of security in Gaza after the war

Associated Press  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the military would have to retain open-ended security control over the Gaza Strip long after the war against Hamas ends. HOSTAGES’ RELATIVES MEET WITH NETANYAHU JERUSALEM — Family members of Israeli hostages still held in Gaza held a tense meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet Tuesday. Qatar’s …

Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'there could be' potential deal to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza strip
1 year, 1 month ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu says 'there could be' potential deal to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza strip

The Hindu  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. media on November 12 a deal could be afoot to free hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, but declined to provide details for fear of scuttling the potential plan. Asked whether there is a potential deal to free more of the hostages being held, Mr. Netanyahu replied: "There could be." A source …

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