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Ongoing Story· Day 41

Businessman Roni Mana Comments on Netanyahu's Past Affair

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Businessman Roni Mana Accuses Netanyahu of Criminal Enterprise

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Businessman Roni Mana, formerly close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now a harsh critic, alleging criminal activity within the Prime Minister's office. Mana supported claims by former chief of staff Yoav Horowitz that Netanyahu was behind controversial actions. He described the office as a "crime syndicate" and stated Horowitz left because he refused to break the law for Sara Netanyahu. These statements emerge amid ongoing investigations into the Prime Minister's office, including the "Qatargate" affair.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Businessman Roni Mana claims the Prime Minister's office operates as a "crime syndicate."
  • Mana stated former chief of staff Yoav Horowitz refused to break the law for Sara Netanyahu.
  • Horowitz alleged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was behind controversial actions by Jonathan Uriach.
  • Mana's accusations follow legal investigations into the Prime Minister's office, including "Qatargate."
  • Mana was formerly close to the Netanyahus but is now a vocal critic.

Businessman Roni Mana, once a close confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, has become a vocal critic, frequently sharing alleged insider details from the Prime Minister's residence on his X account. Mana claims deep knowledge of the Netanyahus' and their inner circle's operations.

The current controversy was ignited by Yoav Horowitz, former chief of staff and director-general of the Prime Minister's Office, who stated on Channel 13 news that "Bibi is behind Jonathan Uriach. There is nothing Uriach did that Bibi doesn't know and isn't behind." Mana strongly supported Horowitz's statement, tweeting that "it's as clear as day, no one can tweet without Netanyahu, not even be near him when he is interviewed. I know them like the back of my hand." He further escalated his rhetoric, describing the Prime Minister's office as a "crime syndicate" that operates like a criminal organization, suggesting that anyone acting independently is considered a "plant." Mana specifically addressed Horowitz, calling him a "dear, beloved man" who was loyal to the Netanyahu family but "fled" because he "refused to break the law for Sara."

Mana's comments come amid ongoing legal investigations surrounding the Prime Minister's office, including the "Qatargate" affair, which involves sensitive communications allegedly linking individuals in the Prime Minister's circle, such as Jonathan Uriach, to controversial dealings with Qatari entities. Mana, a prominent Israeli businessman known for significant real estate deals, including the sale of the wholesale market complex for 1.1 billion shekels and the sale of the "Osif" company for approximately 600 million shekels, uses his X presence to challenge the Prime Minister's office's narrative, leveraging his intimate knowledge of its workings.

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