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Professor Accuses Ex-Aides of 'Purification Rituals' to Gain Favor

Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya stated that former Netanyahu aides Avi Gil and Yoav Horowitz are performing "purification rituals" by publicly criticizing the Prime Minister to gain acceptance in a new political camp.

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  1. 01Professor Moshe Cohen Eliya accused ex-Netanyahu aides Avi Gil and Yoav Horowitz of "purification rituals."
  2. 02Cohen Eliya stated Gil and Horowitz are seeking forgiveness for their past association with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  3. 03The professor described their public criticism of Netanyahu as a symbolic act to join a new political camp.
  4. 04Avi Gil alleged attempts to alter official records from October 7th, including a specific time change.
  5. 05Yoav Horowitz claimed political considerations were prioritized over the return of hostages.
  6. 06Horowitz also described demands for absolute loyalty and family involvement in security decisions.

He described their past association with Netanyahu as being on the "impure" side, requiring symbolic acts to prove their change of allegiance. The interviews by Gil and Horowitz have raised serious allegations, including attempts to alter official records and prioritize political interests over hostage returns.

Translated and summarized by baba from Ice, the latest report. Read Ice’s original

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