Netanyahu Claims Ignorance on Egyptian Minister's Visit, Accuses Officials
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14, claiming ignorance about a meeting with Egypt's intelligence chief and alleging conspiracies within the state apparatus. Official records from 2021, however, show Netanyahu did meet with the chief, contradicting his statements. Netanyahu also falsely claimed Israeli judges select their own successors, a statement refuted by the article which details the judicial selection process. The piece criticizes Netanyahu's rhetoric as a means of evading responsibility and manufacturing enemies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed ignorance about a meeting with Egypt's intelligence chief on Channel 14.
- Official records from 2021 show Netanyahu did meet with Egyptian Intelligence Chief Abbas Kamel.
- Netanyahu falsely stated that Israeli judges select their own successors.
- The article criticizes Channel 14 for not challenging Netanyahu's claims.
- Netanyahu's statements are characterized as a means of evading responsibility and creating enemies.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared on Channel 14's "Ha'Patriotim" program, where he presented himself as a victim of state systems and claimed officials were withholding information and a "deep state" was working against him. The article criticizes the program for providing a platform for such claims without challenging them, suggesting the media has become a prop for the government rather than a watchdog.
During the interview, Netanyahu made a statement regarding a meeting with the Egyptian Intelligence Chief, Abbas Kamel, claiming he did not know who Kamel met with and implying a conspiracy. However, the article presents evidence, including official statements and photographic documentation from 2021, that directly contradicts Netanyahu's assertion, showing he did meet with Kamel. The author questions whether Netanyahu is lying, suffering from memory loss, or believes his supporters are gullible.
Netanyahu also repeated claims about the judiciary, stating that judges in Israel select their own successors, likening it to a closed club and warning of a "legal dictatorship." The article refutes this, explaining that judges are chosen through a balanced committee that includes politicians, lawyers, and judges, and that Netanyahu's claims are a "gross lie" aimed at garnering support against institutions that limit his power.
Furthermore, the article scrutinizes Netanyahu's promises regarding Iran and Hamas, noting that despite his repeated assurances that Iran would not obtain nuclear weapons under his leadership, the country continues to advance its nuclear program. The author concludes that Netanyahu's rhetoric, including accusations of betrayal and conspiracy, serves as a distraction and an evasion of responsibility.
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