Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly criticized an ongoing investigation into the leak of classified documents, allegedly originating from his office.
In a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night, Netanyahu condemned the probe as a “witch hunt” targeting him and his associates. He claimed the recent prosecution of certain individuals tied to the case was intended to harm him and his supporters. However, he did not elaborate on the specifics of the allegations.
Allegations of State Harm
Israeli media reports suggest the individuals under investigation are accused of leaking sensitive military documents with the intent of damaging the state. Netanyahu dismissed the accusations as “ridiculous” in his recorded statement.
Multi-Agency Investigation
The investigation involves Israel’s Shin Bet security service, the military, and the police, according to reports. Earlier this month, authorities arrested several suspects believed to have leaked the classified documents to the press from within the prime minister’s office.
