Communications Between Shin Bet and Journalist Ben Caspit Revealed in Defamation Lawsuit
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 hours ago
What happened
Communications between journalist Ben Caspit and Shin Bet spokesperson were revealed during Elisha Yard's defamation lawsuit against Caspit, showing Shin Bet allegedly shared confidential criminal registry information with Caspit. The information was used to criticize Yard's appointment as a Knesset member's spokesperson, raising legal and ethical questions about Shin Bet's conduct.
- 01Communications between Ben Caspit and Shin Bet spokesperson revealed in defamation case.
- 02Shin Bet allegedly shared confidential criminal registry data about Elisha Yard with Caspit.
- 03Information included arrest details and administrative ban clarifications.
- 04Honenu claims such data sharing violates criminal information laws and Shin Bet regulations.
- 05Attorney Menashe Yado accuses Shin Bet of criminal offenses and political collaboration with Caspit.
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