Gaza War Secrets Leak Scandal, Netanyahu’s Aides Under Scrutiny

Top aides to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including a senior advisor and spokesperson, have been detained amid allegations of leaking classified documents related to the Gaza conflict. This development has sparked intense debate in Israel, with the opposition laying responsibility squarely on Netanyahu.

The Israeli security agency Shin Bet, in collaboration with the police and military, has launched an extensive investigation into the breach, which officials say threatens Israel’s national security. Early findings suggest that high-level officials shared sensitive materials with international media, including *Bild* and prominent Israeli journalists.

Judge Menachem Mirzahi confirmed that multiple individuals are being questioned, though identities have not yet been released. While Netanyahu’s office denied involvement by official staff, reports suggest informal advisors could be at the heart of the leak.

Sources reveal that documents allegedly tampered with include information about hostage negotiations with Hamas, potentially altering public perception. One advisor, reportedly a close confidant of Netanyahu for the past year, regularly attended high-level meetings and accompanied the Prime Minister on official missions.

Channel 12 aired blurred images of the advisor alongside Netanyahu and other senior officials in closed-door meetings, while a detained spokesperson—lacking formal security clearance—was reportedly privy to confidential briefings.

The opposition, seizing the moment, blamed Netanyahu for the scandal, asserting that he cannot distance himself from these repeated security breaches. Critics argue that the breach not only undermines strategic interests but raises questions about protocols within the Prime Minister’s office, following previous disclosures of sensitive military plans concerning Iran.