Netanyahu Advisor Slams News Outlet Amid Leak Scandal
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor, Yonatan Urich, publicly attacked Channel 12 News for its reporting on a WhatsApp leak scandal involving sensitive communications from the Prime Minister's office. Urich dismissed the reports as insignificant, reflecting a strategy to downplay the issue. The controversy involves allegations of unsecured device usage, prompting calls for investigation. Political reactions are split, with some demanding prosecution and others criticizing Netanyahu's continued support for Urich.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu's advisor Yonatan Urich attacked Channel 12 News over reporting on a WhatsApp leak.
- Urich dismissed the news reports as insignificant, calling it a "total collapse" of the outlet.
- The scandal involves allegations of unsecured access to sensitive communications from the PM's office.
- Former Shin Bet officials have demanded an urgent technological investigation into Urich's device.
- Political reactions are divided, with coalition sources blaming leakers and opposition criticizing Netanyahu.
- Urich's comments signal an escalating information war between Netanyahu's advisors and the media.
Yonatan Urich, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly attacked Israeli media outlets, particularly Channel 12 News, over their reporting on a WhatsApp leak scandal. Urich is at the center of a political and media storm following revelations about the alleged leaking of sensitive communications from the Prime Minister's office.
In a combative post on his X account, Urich dismissed the reports, stating, "An item on Channel 12 used to stir the country. Today it stirs the pot. Total collapse of a flagship. The tribal campfire has become an ashtray. Enjoy!" This statement reflects a defense strategy by Netanyahu's circle to downplay the significance of the reports and frame them as media persecution.
The controversy stems from allegations that Urich connected his personal device to a backup service registered in the UAE, which allegedly allowed unencrypted access to highly sensitive Prime Minister's office communications. Former Shin Bet officials have called for an urgent technological investigation into the device.
Political reactions are divided. Coalition sources suggest the incident involves malicious hacking and distortion of conversations, demanding prosecution of the leakers. Conversely, opposition figures and public critics are attacking Prime Minister Netanyahu for continuing to support his advisor and keeping him in a central role.
Urich's public defiance indicates his intention to continue fighting for his version of events and his public standing. As central news broadcasts continue to cover issues surrounding the Prime Minister's office and information security, Urich's comments highlight an escalating information war between Netanyahu's advisors and the media, further agitating the political system.
