Netanyahu Accused of Disrespecting Voters Amidst Egyptian Spy Chief Visit Controversy
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism after denying a meeting with Egypt's intelligence chief, who visited Israel shortly before October 7th. Football commentator Gili Vermut accused Netanyahu of disrespecting voters, while Channel 12's Amit Segal shared a video of Netanyahu meeting the same official five years prior. Netanyahu reiterated his denial in recent interviews, stating the matter of airport camera access is under investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Gili Vermut accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of disrespecting voters' intelligence.
- Netanyahu denied meeting with Egypt's intelligence chief during a recent visit to Israel.
- Amit Segal shared a video showing Netanyahu meeting the Egyptian intelligence chief five years ago.
- The Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel for about 67 minutes on September 26, 2023.
- Netanyahu stated that accessing airport security footage is a complex issue involving a private company.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism regarding his statements about a recent visit by Egypt's intelligence chief. During interviews on Channel 14 and Kan 11's 'Shiva' program, Netanyahu denied meeting with the Egyptian intelligence head, questioning who he met with and stating that prime ministers do not typically meet alone with intelligence chiefs. This comes as elections approach on October 27th, intensifying political discourse.
Football commentator and podcast host Gili Vermut publicly criticized Netanyahu on his X account, stating, "Need to update that they caught him in a true matter. How much he disrespects the intelligence of his voters." This reaction followed Netanyahu's remarks about the mysterious Egyptian aircraft that briefly landed in Israel.
Channel 12 commentator Amit Segal also weighed in, posting on Telegram that Netanyahu's statements were "more significant than they appear." Segal shared a five-year-old video from the Prime Minister's official YouTube channel showing Netanyahu meeting with the then-Head of Egyptian General Intelligence, Abbas Kamel. This footage directly contradicts Netanyahu's recent claims.
Netanyahu had previously acknowledged in a Channel 14 interview that Abbas Kamel landed in Israel on September 26, 2023, shortly before the October 7th attacks, for a visit of approximately 67 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport. In his interview with Ayala Hasson, when asked about the incident, Netanyahu reiterated his denial of a personal meeting and stated that the issue of accessing airport security cameras, which are managed by a private company, is being investigated. He also mentioned that Egyptians deny providing a prior warning, adding that while the 'deep state' makes things difficult, the truth will be uncovered.
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