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Ongoing Story· Day 40

Businessman Roni Mana Comments on Netanyahu's Past Affair

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Businessman Roni Mana Accuses Egyptian Intelligence Minister of Affair During Israel Visit

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Businessman Roni Mana, a former associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alleged that an Egyptian intelligence minister who briefly visited Israel met with an "Israeli mistress." Netanyahu had previously denied meeting the minister during the 59-minute visit, blaming the "deep state" for a lack of transparency. Mana, who has become a harsh critic of Netanyahu, posted his claims on X, also recently criticizing Channel 14 and its correspondent Moty Castel.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Businessman Roni Mana claimed an Egyptian intelligence minister met an "Israeli mistress" during a brief visit to Israel.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied meeting the Egyptian official, blaming the "deep state" for withholding information.
  • Mana, a former confidant of Netanyahu, has become a vocal critic of the Prime Minister.
  • Mana also recently criticized Channel 14 and its political correspondent Moty Castel.
  • Mana is a prominent businessman involved in significant real estate deals.

Businessman Roni Mana, formerly a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, has become a vocal critic of the premier following a rift in their relationship. Mana, known for his real estate dealings, frequently uses his X account to comment on government affairs. He recently weighed in on the controversy surrounding reports of a brief visit by an Egyptian intelligence aircraft to Israel.

During a Channel 14 interview, Prime Minister Netanyahu denied meeting with the Egyptian official, stating he was at a memorial ceremony at the time. He blamed the "deep state" for withholding information, demanding to know who the Egyptian minister met with during his 59-minute stay. This statement prompted Mana to post his own "exclusive" account on X.

Mana claimed the Egyptian intelligence minister visited Israel solely to meet his "Israeli mistress," alleging that arrangements were made for them to meet privately. He sarcastically suggested that a friend from the Airport Authority facilitated the clandestine rendezvous before the minister's swift departure. Mana then directly addressed Netanyahu, urging him not to reveal Mana's alleged discovery.

In addition to his political commentary, Mana is a prominent businessman involved in numerous high-value real estate transactions, including the sale of the wholesale market complex for 1.1 billion shekels and the company "Osif" for approximately 600 million shekels. He also brokered deals for malls like Arena Mall in Herzliya, sold for 546 million shekels.

Mana also recently attacked Channel 14's political correspondent, Moty Castel, and the channel itself. After Castel teased a "dramatic poll" on X, Mana questioned Castel's integrity and character, calling the poll "false" and labeling Castel a "pet puppet" of the Netanyahu family, adding that the Prime Minister disdains sycophants.

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