Netanyahu Slams Prosecution, Denies Meeting Egyptian Official Ahead of Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his trials should not have started and called for an investigation into a "political witch hunt." He also rejected the Supreme Court's proposed format for an October 7th inquiry commission and denied meeting an Egyptian official who allegedly warned him before the attack. Netanyahu confirmed Iranian efforts to interfere in Israeli elections and vowed to maintain IDF security control in Judea and Samaria.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for an investigation into a "political witch hunt" and stated his trials should not have begun.
- Netanyahu rejected the Supreme Court's proposed format for an October 7th inquiry commission.
- The Prime Minister denied meeting a senior Egyptian official who allegedly warned him before the October 7th attack.
- Netanyahu confirmed Iranian efforts, via Hamas and Hezbollah, to interfere in Israeli elections.
- He rejected the Supreme Court's demand to return refugees to camps in Judea and Samaria.
- Netanyahu described the political landscape as a close race, contrary to media polls.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program that his ongoing trials should not have commenced and called for an investigation into what he described as a "political witch hunt." He criticized the legal and enforcement systems, asserting that the proceedings against him were unwarranted from the start and should be concluded.
Netanyahu also addressed the establishment of an inquiry commission for the October 7th events, advocating for an equitable commission to uncover the truth. However, he rejected the format proposed by Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit, specifically concerning the composition of the commission.
Addressing claims of a meeting with a senior Egyptian official who allegedly warned him before October 7th, Netanyahu denied the encounter and demanded authorities clarify which Egyptian official he did meet. He confirmed reports that Iran, through its proxies Hamas and Hezbollah, is attempting to interfere with Israeli elections and undermine his government.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister firmly rejected the Supreme Court's demand to return refugees to camps in Judea and Samaria, emphasizing that the IDF will maintain security control in the region. Regarding the political landscape and upcoming elections, Netanyahu assessed the situation as a close race between blocs, contrary to media polls, and warned of severe political, security, and legal repercussions should his rivals gain power.
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