Likud Slams Ex-PM Aide's Claims as 'False Blood Libel'
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
The Likud party fiercely denounced former Military Secretary Avi Gil's allegations of protocol falsification by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's staff. Likud called the claims a "false blood libel," stating police investigated and recommended closing the case two years ago. Gil, who served during the October 7th attack, claims attempts were made to alter records and plans to submit his documentation to a state inquiry. The party suggested the allegations are politically motivated ahead of elections, though reports indicate the case is still pending a prosecutorial decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud called Avi Gil's allegations of protocol falsification a "false blood libel" and stated police recommended closing the case.
- Former Military Secretary Avi Gil claims attempts were made to alter records from October 7th.
- Gil plans to submit his documented work to a state commission of inquiry if established.
- Likud suggested the allegations are politically motivated by opponents of Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Reports indicate the case file was transferred to the State Prosecutor's Office for a decision on indictment.
The Likud party has launched a sharp attack on Avi Gil, former Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following an interview Gil gave to Channel 12 News. In the interview, Gil presented serious allegations regarding Netanyahu's conduct during the three years of the current war, including claims of attempts to falsify protocols concerning events on the morning of October 7th. Likud vehemently denied these accusations, particularly the claim that the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Tzachi Braverman, falsified a protocol. The party described Gil's statements as a "false blood libel" and asserted that the matter was investigated by the police two years ago and recommended for closure due to lack of substance.
Gil, who also served as Netanyahu's Military Secretary on the morning of the October 7th attack, alleged that there were attempts to alter records related to that day's events. He specifically mentioned a discrepancy in the timing of a phone call where he updated the Prime Minister about the outbreak of war, stating he reported the truth in real-time to the Attorney General. The former aide also raised further points concerning intelligence warnings provided to the Prime Minister before the Hamas attack, unheeded recommendations for actions in Gaza, and public information disseminated about the political leadership's actions. Gil indicated he has documented his work in 16 notebooks and intends to submit this material to a state commission of inquiry if one is established.
Likud did not limit its response to denials, linking the resurfacing of these allegations to the upcoming elections and political maneuvering against Netanyahu. The party suggested that attempts to revive the issue indicate the panic of figures like Yair Golan, who they claim cannot form a government without Arab parties, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett. However, contrary to Likud's claim that the case was closed, the report noted that the investigation file was transferred to the State Prosecutor's Office for a decision on whether to file an indictment, with no final decision yet made.
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