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Netanyahu Approved Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar's Direct Hamas Contacts During Hostage Negotiations

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 38 minutes ago

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Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar confirmed that Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized his direct contacts with Hamas during hostage negotiations, previously censored information now published. Netanyahu also held separate secret talks with a senior Hamas official via an associate, despite opposition from defense officials.

01Ronen Bar held direct talks with senior Hamas officials during hostage negotiations, approved by Netanyahu.
02This information was censored until recently but is now allowed for publication.
03Netanyahu separately negotiated with Hamas's Azzam al-Hamad through businessman Shlomi Fogel.
04Defense officials confronted Netanyahu twice, demanding he stop unauthorized talks.
05Fogel continued negotiations despite warnings, revealing briefing documents involving Yossi Cohen.
06Bar questioned Netanyahu's decision to reassign his team despite his role in initiating contacts.

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