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Shin Bet chief says Netanyahu was briefed soon after Feldstein arrest

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% centerFirst reported by N12 · 1 day ago
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What happened

Ronen Bar said he personally briefed Benjamin Netanyahu soon after Eli Feldstein’s arrest, despite a gag order on the case. The report also says Jonathan Urich allegedly wiped his phone within a day, though he denied knowing about the arrest.

  • 01Bar said he updated Netanyahu shortly after Feldstein’s arrest.
  • 02The Prime Minister’s Office was briefed early in the investigation, according to the report.
  • 03Jonathan Urich allegedly deleted his phone contents within 24 hours.
  • 04Urich denied knowing about the arrest and said he routinely erases his device.
  • 05Bar called Netanyahu through a security guard’s phone after getting approval for a limited update.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 day ago
Shin Bet chief says Netanyahu was briefed soon after Feldstein arrest
N12Center · Hebrew1 day ago
Ex-ISA Chief Says He Briefed Netanyahu on Feldstein Arrest, and He Reacted in Surprise
MakoCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Ex-Shin Bet Chief Says He Notified Netanyahu of Feldstein Arrest Immediately

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