Israeli Journalist Mocks Netanyahu Over Egyptian Minister's Visit
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Journalist Shlomi Eldar publicly challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims about the visit of Egypt's intelligence minister to Israel. Eldar stated Netanyahu was informed and knows who the minister met, offering to provide details. This follows Netanyahu's denial of a meeting and call for an investigation. The exchange occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of pre-October 7th warnings and a defamation suit filed by Netanyahu against Eldar and others.
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- Journalist Shlomi Eldar stated Prime Minister Netanyahu knows who Egypt's intelligence minister met during his Israel visit.
- Netanyahu denied meeting the Egyptian minister and called for an investigation into the visit.
- Eldar sarcastically offered Netanyahu a phone call for details about the 61-minute encounter.
- Eldar urged Netanyahu to obtain security footage or establish a state inquiry commission.
- Netanyahu previously sued Eldar and others over reports of pre-October 7th warnings.
- Eldar also had a public dispute with lawyer Kineret Brashi regarding personal matters.
Prominent Israeli journalist and Arab affairs commentator Shlomi Eldar has publicly challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the recent visit of Egypt's intelligence minister to Israel. Eldar's remarks came after Netanyahu, in a Channel 14 interview, confirmed the Egyptian minister's landing and stay in Israel but vehemently denied meeting him. Netanyahu questioned who the minister did meet with during his visit and called for a security investigation.
Eldar responded via his X account, posting a screenshot of a Haaretz newspaper headline about the interview and sarcastically stating, "Until now there was a denial. Now he accuses that he was not informed." Eldar asserted that Netanyahu was indeed informed and knows who the Egyptian intelligence official met with. He ironically offered his assistance, suggesting Netanyahu call him for details about the 61-minute visit, including who was on the phone.
Eldar also urged Netanyahu to either obtain security camera footage of the event or establish a state inquiry commission, referencing the existence of surveillance cameras. This exchange occurs amidst ongoing public and media debate surrounding the events of October 7th, with Eldar himself being a subject of controversy. He is currently involved in a defamation lawsuit filed by Netanyahu against Haaretz, Eldar, and others, stemming from allegations that Netanyahu received a warning from the UAE president before October 7th.
In a separate personal dispute, Eldar also addressed lawyer Kineret Brashi, accusing her of attempting to intrude into his personal life and warning her that he possesses information that could embarrass her. Eldar stated he is a seasoned investigative journalist with proven access to significant information.
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