Shin Bet Complains to Military Censor Over Netanyahu UAE Visit Leak
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
Israel's Shin Bet security agency has filed a complaint against Channel 12 for reporting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the UAE, citing a severe security risk to the prime minister and ongoing operations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shin Bet filed a complaint against Channel 12.
- The complaint concerns reporting on Netanyahu's UAE visit.
- Shin Bet claims the report endangered the prime minister.
- The leak allegedly exposed operational methods.
- The incident is classified as a serious national security threat.
Israel's Shin Bet security agency has filed a complaint with the chief military censor, seeking legal action against Channel 12 for allegedly compromising national security. The complaint stems from the television channel's reporting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates.
According to the Shin Bet, the timing and details of the report exposed the prime minister, his wife, and the accompanying delegation, which included the Mossad chief, national security advisor, and other senior security officials, to danger. The agency stated that the publication revealed operational methods, thereby jeopardizing future missions and the security of personnel in the field.
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed the complaint, emphasizing that the leak put the lives of the prime minister, his wife, the delegation, and the flight and security crews at risk. The Shin Bet's assessment highlighted the severe security threat posed by the leak, urging that the incident be classified as a serious breach that harms Israel's national security.
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