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Nir Klinger says armed men drove him to a basement meeting over Avi Nimni
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Nir Klinger says he faced extraordinary pressure after Avi Nimni’s 2003 release. He claims armed men took him to a basement meeting, and that even Benjamin Netanyahu was involved. The remarks were aired in a teaser for a Sport 5 interview segment.
- 01Klinger described pressure over Avi Nimni’s return after the 2003 release.
- 02He said armed men drove him to a basement meeting with Nimni’s picture.
- 03Klinger claimed the pressure came from the highest levels, even Netanyahu.
- 04The comments were published June 16, 2026, ahead of a Sport 5 interview segment.
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