Tzachi Braverman questioned by Lahav 433 on Bild case
The Jerusalem Post3 days
Netanyahu's Chief of Staff Detained in Leak Probe
Does the detention of Netanyahu's aide expose government corruption, or is a baseless witch hunt targeting his team?
Above: Benjamin Netanyahu is seen with Cabinet Secretary Tzachi Braverman in Jerusalem on Nov.17, 2019. Image credit: Gali Tibbon/Pool/AFP/Getty Images
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Pro-government narrative
The detention of Braverman is another baseless witch hunt targeting Netanyahu's team, mirroring the kid-glove treatment given to opposition figures who destroyed evidence. Braverman denies the fabricated allegations from an indicted suspect seeking leniency, and his lawful appointment as U.K. ambassador passed all required stages. Suspending appointments based on preliminary investigations violates fundamental civil rights and due process, especially when the accusations come from someone already charged with serious crimes.
Government-critical narrative
Netanyahu's inner circle faces serious criminal scrutiny as his chief of staff gets detained for allegedly obstructing a probe into leaked classified intelligence. The leak scandal reveals a disturbing pattern, in which top officials may have manipulated sensitive military documents to shape public opinion against hostage negotiations. This detention exposes potential corruption at the highest levels of government, raising urgent questions about accountability and whether someone under investigation for obstructing justice should represent Israel abroad.
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