Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Accused of Falsifying Protocol on Oct. 7

A transcript has been released detailing an alleged attempt by Tzachi Braverman, Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to alter official records on the morning of October 7th. The incident reportedly occurred when Braverman asked the Prime Minister's stenographer to change the recorded time of a call between former Military Secretary Avi Gill and Netanyahu from 6:40 AM to 6:29 AM. Braverman allegedly wanted to create the impression that Netanyahu received a full operational report immediately at the start of the Hamas attack.

The stenographer reportedly refused, stating it was a computerized and locked document that could not be altered. Despite her warnings, Braverman allegedly insisted, falsely claiming he was on the call and that it occurred at 6:29 AM. He then took the printed transcript and manually changed the time with a blue pen.

The stenographer, reportedly distressed, informed Avi Gill, who then reported the incident to the police. The case is now with the Attorney General, who must decide whether to file charges against Braverman. Key questions being examined include why Braverman was focused on this specific transcript months after the war began, why he acted against explicit directives regarding protocol handling, and his persistence in altering the record despite warnings.

Braverman's representatives deny the allegations, stating he never claimed to be on the call and that the stenographer was not shown such a transcript during his questioning. They suggest the case is being revived for political reasons. Gadi Eisenkot, Chairman of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party, criticized the alleged actions, calling it a falsification of protocols and a reason for Netanyahu's alleged avoidance of a state inquiry commission. Eisenkot urged the Attorney General to make a decision before the upcoming elections due to the public importance of the matter.