Ex-Shin Bet Official Accuses PM's Office of Forging Documents
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Shin Bet official Lior Akerman accused the Prime Minister's Office of trying to falsify documents related to pre-October 7th intelligence warnings. He stated that former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to Netanyahu's public attacks. Akerman claimed Netanyahu ignored years of intelligence assessments and that the PM's office is altering relevant documents. The lawsuit's success may depend on Bar presenting sufficient evidence, as Netanyahu might have immunity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet official Lior Akerman claims the Prime Minister's Office is attempting to falsify documents.
- Akerman stated that former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against PM Netanyahu.
- The lawsuit was reportedly triggered by Netanyahu's public accusations against Bar.
- Akerman alleged that Netanyahu ignored years of intelligence warnings from the Shin Bet.
- Commentators question the lawsuit's viability due to potential immunity and the need for evidence.
A former senior Shin Bet official, Lior Akerman, alleged that the Prime Minister's Office is attempting to falsify documents related to intelligence warnings prior to the October 7th Hamas attack. Akerman made these claims during a radio interview on 103fm, discussing the defamation lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Akerman suggested that Bar's lawsuit was prompted by Netanyahu's recent public statements against him. He stated that Bar had initially intended to wait but felt compelled to act due to what he described as Netanyahu's "crazy accusations" and "character assassination" over the past three years. Akerman also noted that Bar had advocated for a state inquiry commission from the early days of the current government.
Regarding the events leading up to October 7th, Akerman asserted that the Shin Bet had consistently provided threat assessments to Netanyahu over the years, which he claims were ignored. He further alleged that some of these documents, including records of discussions within security cabinets, are being tampered with by the Prime Minister's Office, with some being shredded and others altered. Akerman specified that the Shin Bet issued its first warning to the Prime Minister's Office at 3:03 AM.
During a debate with interviewer Arieh Eldad, Akerman clarified that while warnings were issued, there was no specific alert about an invasion by 2,000 Nohba forces. Eldad expressed skepticism about the lawsuit's potential to be heard in court, suggesting Netanyahu's immunity might prevent it and that Bar's aim was public disclosure. Commentator Kaufman emphasized the need for evidence in such defamation cases, questioning what documentation Bar possesses, such as cabinet documents or recordings of calls with the Prime Minister.
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