Channel 14 Faces Criminal Probe Demand Over Security Leaks
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
A petition was filed with Israel's High Court of Justice demanding a criminal investigation into Channel 14 for allegedly revealing sensitive security information. The "Iron Swords Warriors Forum" claims law enforcement failed to act on over 13 documented incidents of censorship violations. The petition names top legal and military officials, as well as channel executives and employees, citing damage to national security and a violation of legal equality.
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- A petition demands a criminal probe into Channel 14 for allegedly revealing sensitive security information.
- The "Iron Swords Warriors Forum" filed the petition with the High Court of Justice.
- Over 13 documented incidents of alleged security leaks by the channel are detailed.
- The leaks reportedly include intelligence assets, troop locations, and operational plans.
- Petitioners cite censorship board findings of actual security damage and severe violations.
- The petition argues law enforcement's inaction violates legal equality principles.
A petition has been filed with the High Court of Justice (Bagatz) demanding a criminal investigation into Channel 14, its management, and employees, over alleged severe security censorship violations. The petition was submitted by the "Iron Swords Warriors Forum," led by Colonel (Res.) Hanoch Daube, after law enforcement agencies reportedly failed to address detailed complaints filed in recent months.
The petition names State Attorney the State Attorney, Deputy State Attorney Alon Altman, Commander of the Investigations and Intelligence Division Boaz Balt, and Chief Military Censor Brig. Gen. Natanel Cole as respondents. Also listed are the company operating Channel 14, its owner Yitzhak Mirilashvilli, CEO Ariel Edri, Head of News Yoram Cohen, and channel employees Shimon Riklin, Yakov Bardugo, Yinon Magal, Tamar Morag, Yehuda Schlesinger, Tal Meir, and former General Yiftah Ron-Tal.
Filed by attorney Idan Seger, the petition details over 13 documented incidents where Channel 14 allegedly exposed highly sensitive security information. The channel also allegedly published operational plans and exposed underground targets slated for attack.
According to the petition, the Censorship Board had previously determined that the channel's publication of intelligence-gathering methods caused "actual and significant security damage." In another instance concerning an operational plan in Iran, the Chief Censor informed the channel's CEO that it constituted a "severe censorship violation." Despite these findings, no criminal investigation was initiated. The petitioners argue this demonstrates a breakdown in the authority of enforcement bodies.
The petition further points to a violation of the principle of equality before the law due to the lack of enforcement action against Channel 14. It contrasts the inaction in this case with other recent leak cases that were handled swiftly, such as the "Bild case," which resulted in an indictment within weeks, the investigation into a leaked video from "Yated" camp, and Shin Bet investigations into other leak incidents.
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