Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Claim He Lacked PM's Number Sparks Online Mockery
Translated & summarized from JDN by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's claim that he did not have Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's direct phone number has sparked widespread online mockery. Social media users and media personalities have shared satirical responses, including imaginary dialogues and jokes about intelligence failures. The public's reaction highlights skepticism surrounding the claim, which emerged during ongoing tensions between political and security leaders.
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- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar claimed he lacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's direct phone number.
- The claim, revealed in a legal filing, triggered widespread online mockery and satirical commentary.
- Netizens created humorous scenarios, including calling directory assistance for the Prime Minister's number.
- Media personalities joined the online discourse with sarcastic remarks about intelligence capabilities.
- The public reaction reflects skepticism and questions about the assertion amid political-security tensions.
A surprising claim made by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, stating he did not possess Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's direct phone number, has gone viral and ignited a wave of humor and cynicism on social media. The assertion, revealed in a legal filing, has led to widespread public bewilderment and a barrage of satirical responses from media figures and internet users.
Humorous reactions have included imaginary dialogues, doctored memes, and sharp jabs at the intelligence agency's capabilities. One widely shared post depicted Bar calling directory assistance (144) for Netanyahu's number, only to be asked for the area code. Media personality Meni Assayag quipped that Bar didn't call because he "ran out of Talkman" (a type of prepaid phone card).
Other netizens offered fictional excuses, such as the Shin Bet chief's phone falling into the sea at Tzuk Beach and being recovered only five days later. Media personality Amichai Shilo sarcastically noted the intelligence gap, saying, "Poor Shin Bet chief, he didn't have Bibi's number. He listened to half the residents of Israel and neighboring countries, but couldn't get Bibi's number."
Journalist Noam Fathi joked that Bar thought the "red phone" was for calling the post office. Another user created a mock book cover titled "Cellular Golden Pages" featuring Bar's image. Netizen Eli Yishai Briner provocatively invited others to post their numbers in the comments, "in case the Shin Bet chief needs it."
The online mockery reflects public skepticism and questions arising from the revelation, amidst ongoing tensions between the political echelon and former security officials.
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