Former IDF Chief Herzl Halevi Testifies in Tzachi Braverman Leak Interference Case
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First reported by Channel 13 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Former IDF Chief Herzl Halevi testified about the investigation into Tzachi Braverman's alleged attempt to obstruct a probe into a classified intelligence leak to the German newspaper Bild. Halevi detailed the operational concerns over the leak and explained standard procedures for informing the Prime Minister. The Attorney General plans to indict Braverman, while Halevi and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar also testified in a related leak case.
- 01Former IDF Chief Herzl Halevi testified in the Tzachi Braverman obstruction case on January 14.
- 02Braverman allegedly tried to stop an investigation into a Hamas intelligence leak to German newspaper Bild.
- 03Halevi was informed of the leak and investigation but did not update the Prime Minister’s office due to operational protocols.
- 04He dismissed public claims that the investigation targeted Netanyahu’s circle as baseless.
- 05Halevi explained intelligence documents reach the Prime Minister via the military secretary.
- 06Halevi and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar testified in a related case against Yonatan Orich for leaking classified documents.
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