Prime Minister Netanyahu stepped out of the Knesset plenum for a phone call described as 'sensitive diplomatic,' according to Israeli media. His associates said he would not have taken a helicopter from the south if he wanted to avoid a vote.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stepped out of the Knesset plenum Tuesday evening for a phone call described as 'sensitive diplomatic,' according to Amit Segal (N12). His associates immediately dismissed speculation that the exit was an attempt to avoid a vote, noting that he would not have taken a helicopter from the south if he wanted to evade it. The denial was part of the initial report at 18:29 Jerusalem, and the current update reiterates the same information without new details.
The Zioneer's first report on the incident, published at 18:30 Jerusalem, followed the initial N12 report. The source of the story remains a single media outlet, and the associates' denial has not been independently corroborated.
The Zioneer has reported on several sensitive diplomatic calls involving Netanyahu in recent weeks, including high-stakes conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump during the Iran escalation (reported on June 7 and June 8). However, the recipient of tonight's call has not been identified, and no official statement has been issued by the Prime Minister's Office.
The subject and recipient of the call remain undisclosed. The denial from associates is the only new element in this update, but it was already included in the initial coverage at 18:29.
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