Netanyahu's Chief of Staff May Face Charges for Altering Oct. 7 Records
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Police believe they have enough evidence to charge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, with altering official records from October 7, 2023. Braverman allegedly changed a timestamp on a call update from 6:40 a.m. to 6:29 a.m., admitting he thought it was incorrect. Prosecutors are reportedly leaning towards closing the case, as legal challenges exist in proving intent. The allegations surfaced after former military secretary Avi Gil accused Braverman of tampering with records.
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- Police believe there is enough evidence to charge PM Netanyahu's chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman, with altering Oct. 7 records.
- Braverman allegedly changed a call update timestamp from 6:40 a.m. to 6:29 a.m., admitting he thought it was incorrect.
- Prosecutors are reportedly leaning towards closing the case due to legal difficulties in proving intent.
- Former military secretary Avi Gil accused Braverman of tampering with records, calling it criminal behavior.
- Braverman also faces potential charges for obstruction of justice, fraud, and breach of trust in a separate leak scandal.
- The allegations have prevented Braverman from taking up his post as Israel's ambassador to the UK.
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