Netanyahu Responds to Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Lawsuit, Cites 'Red Phone'
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking 3 million shekels and alleging Netanyahu accused him of crimes and spread conspiracy theories. Netanyahu responded by stating Bar could have used the "red phone" to reach him on October 7, a claim Bar's associates dispute. Bar's lawsuit details warnings he claims to have given Netanyahu throughout 2023 about potential escalation and Hamas's intentions, which he alleges were ignored. The case will proceed in court as Netanyahu also acknowledged a prior visit from Egypt's intelligence chief who reportedly warned of an impending attack.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation, seeking 3 million shekels.
- Netanyahu responded that Bar could have used the "red phone" to contact him on October 7.
- Bar's lawsuit details alleged ignored warnings to Netanyahu about Hamas and weakening deterrence in 2023.
- Netanyahu questioned the actions of Egypt's intelligence chief who visited Israel before October 7.
- Bar seeks document disclosure and for Netanyahu to waive his immunity in the lawsuit.
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