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Ex-Adviser Accuses Netanyahu of Orchestrating IDF Document Leak

12/25/2025

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Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu, claims the ex-Prime Minister orchestrated the leak of a classified Israel Defense Forces (IDF) document to Bild.
Feldstein asserts Netanyahu was fully aware of the leak and coordinated responses to inquiries.
He alleges Netanyahu's circle rejected proposals to accept responsibility for security failures on October 7.
Netanyahu's office has denied the claims, stating that he was not involved in any illegal activities.

History

Historical Context

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict intensified during the Second Intifada, particularly after the 2002 Operation Defensive Shield, which aimed to combat Palestinian militancy. This operation resulted in significant casualties, including 497 Palestinians killed, and heightened scrutiny of Israel's military tactics. In 2014, Operation Protective Edge led to over 2,200 Palestinian deaths, further straining Israel's international relations and raising questions about accountability in national security.

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Story summary

Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Benjamin Netanyahu, claims the ex-Prime Minister orchestrated the leak of a classified Israel Defense Forces (IDF) document to Bild.
Feldstein asserts Netanyahu was fully aware of the leak and coordinated responses to inquiries.
He alleges Netanyahu's circle rejected proposals to accept responsibility for security failures on October 7.
Netanyahu's office has denied the claims, stating that he was not involved in any illegal activities.

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