Knesset Member Merav Cohen said that the leaks relate to documents published after the killing of 6 prisoners in a tunnel in the Gaza Strip.
Cohen added that the documents claimed that the former head of the Palestinian faction movement, Yahya Sinwar, did not want a deal and were published as among the things seized in Gaza.
She continued, saying: “As soon as I heard the news, I had doubts about its authenticity…and the documents turned out to be not authentic.”
Earlier, Hebrew media said that several people were arrested on charges of leaking documents from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Times of Israel website reported that a judge in the Rishon Lezion District Court partially lifted the publication ban regarding investigations into leaks containing sensitive information.
The website added that investigations into the leaks are being conducted by the Israeli police in conjunction with the Shin Bet and the army.
Haaretz newspaper also reported details of a security scandal involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, related to the appointment of a spokesman for him without security supervision and who participated in sensitive security sessions.
She explained that the speaker, whose name was not revealed, participated in sensitive security sessions.
She pointed out that Netanyahu’s spokesman leaked information and documents, some of which were mere lies about the former head of the Political Bureau of the Palestinian faction movement, Yahya Sinwar, and others, to foreign newspapers, and others were dangerous and sensitive security documents.
The Hebrew newspaper pointed out that it is certain that this employee had participated in closed and sensitive security and secret consultations and had seen more sensitive security reports as well.
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation quoted a statement from Netanyahu’s office saying that “the office was not the source of any leak in this regard,” indicating that dozens of leaks had occurred from secret sessions in the Council of Ministers and other sensitive bodies about the negotiations to return the prisoners, as they were published in media outlets inside and outside Israel. .
The Israeli Prime Minister said that Netanyahu demanded that the publication ban on the investigation into the leaks be lifted, explaining that there were no leaks from the government office specifically denying the investigation or arrest of anyone in the Prime Minister’s Office.
Source: Hebrew media
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Sapir Cohen interview
**Interview with Knesset Member Merav Cohen on Recent Document Leaks and Gaza Situation**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Merav. Recently, there have been significant leaks regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza, particularly documents linked to the killing of Palestinian prisoners. Can you explain what these documents supposedly reveal?
**Merav Cohen:** Thank you for having me. The leaked documents suggest that Yahya Sinwar, the former head of Hamas, was not interested in negotiating any deals. This was quite a shocking claim, especially within such a delicate context. However, as soon as I heard about these leaks, I had immediate doubts about their authenticity.
**Interviewer:** It sounds like you had concerns from the beginning. What led you to question their validity?
**Merav Cohen:** Well, the situation is complex. Given the gravity of the claims and the ongoing conflict, it’s crucial to be cautious with information that can escalate tensions. Once I looked into it further, I found evidence that, in fact, the documents were not authentic. This raises questions about who is disseminating this information and why.
**Interviewer:** There are reports that arrests have been made regarding these leaks from Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office. What can you tell us about that?
**Merav Cohen:** Yes, according to Hebrew media, several individuals have been arrested under suspicion of leaking sensitive information. It’s important for the public to understand that any leaks, especially from high offices, can have serious implications, not just for political dynamics, but also for ongoing military and humanitarian situations, like what we’ve seen in Gaza.
**Interviewer:** The situation in Gaza remains dire, and there’s a lot of debate about the government’s response to the humanitarian crisis. How would you assess the current approach regarding aid to civilians?
**Merav Cohen:** The government’s approach has been heavily criticized. Allowing aid trucks into Gaza while also proposing plans to displace civilians seems contradictory. As a nation, we need to uphold our commitments to humanitarian principles, even amidst conflict.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for those insights, Merav. Is there anything else you’d like to add as the situation develops?
**Merav Cohen:** Just that it’s essential for us to seek clarity and truth, especially in such sensitive times. I urge the public and my colleagues to remain vigilant against misinformation, as it can lead to dire consequences on the ground.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your time, Merav. Your perspectives are invaluable as these events unfold.
