Panelist Slams Shin Bet Chief Over Defamation Lawsuit
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Panelist Avi Shoshan fiercely criticized Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar for suing the state for NIS 3 million in defamation damages. Shoshan questioned how Bar could sue after numerous people were killed under his command, calling the lawsuit "a joke and very sad." He also expressed disbelief that Bar claimed he could not reach the Prime Minister by phone on the night of the October 7th attacks.
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- Panelist Avi Shoshan attacked Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar for suing the state for NIS 3 million.
- Shoshan questioned Bar's decision to sue after many people were killed under his watch.
- The lawsuit was filed over alleged defamation by the state.
- Shoshan called the lawsuit and Bar's claims about not reaching the Prime Minister absurd.
- The criticism was made during the "HaPatriotim" program.
During the "HaPatriotim" program, panelist Avi Shoshan harshly criticized Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, questioning his decision to sue the state for NIS 3 million in damages for defamation.
Shoshan expressed shock at the lawsuit, particularly in light of the October 7th attacks, which occurred under Bar's leadership. "Did you murder and also inherit? How are you not ashamed to sue the state for 3 million shekels for defamation, when so many people were murdered on your watch?" Shoshan asked rhetorically, adding, "This is a joke and very sad."
Shoshan also addressed Bar's claim that he could not reach the Prime Minister by phone on the night of the attack. "The head of the Shin Bet can't reach the Prime Minister. He doesn't have the Prime Minister's number. Kill me, I've never heard in the state's history until today that they don't... there was a scenario where the head of the Shin Bet couldn't reach the Prime Minister. There was no such thing," Shoshan stated.
He concluded by calling the lawsuit and its accompanying claims absurd, questioning if Israel is a "proper state" for such actions to occur. "The very fact that he dares to present such a statement of claim, both to sue for money and to also make such a dismissive claim... that he didn't have the phone, is a joke and it's very sad," Shoshan said.
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