Bismuth Defends Netanyahu Amidst Media Attacks and Intelligence Chief Visit
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Boaz Bismuth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against media criticism regarding Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel's visit. Bismuth accused the media of a "shallow campaign" and warned of consequences for those who leaked advisor Yonatan Urich's private messages. He asserted that Netanyahu acts responsibly with sensitive information and that Urich's actions did not harm Israel's security.
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- Boaz Bismuth defended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against media criticism.
- Bismuth warned of consequences for those who leaked advisor Yonatan Urich's private messages.
- The media is accused of a "shallow campaign" to undermine Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu is described as "very responsible" regarding sensitive information.
- Bismuth stated that Urich's actions did not harm Israel's security.
Boaz Bismuth, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, strongly criticized the media's handling of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly concerning the visit of Egyptian intelligence chief Abbas Kamel. Bismuth accused the media of fabricating narratives and engaging in a "shallow campaign" to undermine Netanyahu, comparing their tactics to those used against historical figures.
Bismuth defended Netanyahu's initial denial of Kamel's visit, stating that the Prime Minister is "very responsible" and does not reveal sensitive information that could be exploited. He asserted that Netanyahu, as Prime Minister, would not expose materials that could weaken his position, especially when facing what Bismuth described as a concerted effort to damage him.
The committee chairman also addressed the leak of private communications belonging to Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich. Bismuth warned that those who hacked Urich's WhatsApp and published altered messages would face consequences. He condemned media personnel who celebrated the "criminal offense" of the breach, drawing a parallel to past phone hacking incidents, including one involving Naftali Bennett.
Bismuth dismissed claims that Urich's actions harmed Israel's security, citing Israel's own operations in Qatar during Netanyahu's tenure as evidence that such actions are not necessarily detrimental. He urged an end to what he called "nonsense" regarding the matter.
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