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Ex-Netanyahu Aide Exposes Leaks, Calls for Investigations

12/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, withheld the senior official’s name in a Shin Bet probe into leaks to Bild.
Feldstein admitted leaking information and alleged Netanyahu and his chief of staff Tzachi Braverman were involved.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for an investigation into Braverman.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has demanded a full probe into the Qatargate affair amid ongoing political turmoil.

History

Historical Context

The 2006 Lebanon War significantly impacted Israeli politics, leading to a 30% drop in Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's approval ratings due to perceived mismanagement. Following the war, public protests demanded accountability, culminating in the Winograd Commission's investigation. Current allegations against Netanyahu and Braverman reflect ongoing concerns about political stability and public trust in Israel's governance, echoing the historical context of Olmert's tenure.

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Story summary

Eli Feldstein, former spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, withheld the senior official’s name in a Shin Bet probe into leaks to Bild.
Feldstein admitted leaking information and alleged Netanyahu and his chief of staff Tzachi Braverman were involved.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for an investigation into Braverman.
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has demanded a full probe into the Qatargate affair amid ongoing political turmoil.

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