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Former Ichilov Spokesman Reveals Israel Saved Turkish President Erdogan's Life
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago
What happened
Avi Shoshan revealed that about seven years ago, Israel's Mossad sent an Ichilov Hospital doctor to save Turkish President Erdogan from severe cancer, with approval from Prime Minister Netanyahu. This covert operation highlights Israel's role in saving the life of a leader who later became an adversary.
- 01Israel's Mossad sent a specialist doctor to treat Turkish President Erdogan's severe cancer about seven years ago.
- 02The operation was approved by then-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and involved Ichilov Hospital.
- 03Avi Shoshan, former Ichilov spokesperson, disclosed the story on Channel 14's "Sheva" program.
- 04Shoshan refused to name the doctor but emphasized it was a state mission, not personal.
- 05The revelation highlights the irony of Israel saving a leader who now threatens the Jewish people and Israel.
- 06The Israeli government has not officially commented on the disclosure.
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