Israeli media reports indicate that Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has authorized an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a leak scandal involving sensitive military documents. The investigation stems from complaints that Netanyahu's office utilized confidential materials related to a senior army officer, raising concerns about potential misconduct and the integrity of governmental operations.
The investigation is focused on two primary cases: one involving the alleged leaking of secret documents and another related to attempts to alter protocols since the onset of the Gaza war on October 7, 2023. Recent developments revealed that two senior officials from Netanyahu's office are currently under investigation for extracting sensitive materials from surveillance footage.
The Broadcasting Authority has confirmed that the investigation includes scrutiny into whether Netanyahu's office intended to exert pressure through the sensitive documents obtained. This follows reports of a rising number of detainees linked to the leaks, which now totals five individuals. Previous leaks of classified documents to foreign media have also come under examination, with allegations of misuse of top-secret information.
