Channel 14 reports that Ynet and the New York Times published leaks about the pager operation shortly before it began. Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener said the leaks constituted a 'generals' revolt,' and commentator Jacob Bardugo called for an investigation into who leaked details of an impending attack in Iran.
Channel 14 reported Tuesday evening that Ynet and the New York Times published leaks about the pager operation — an Israeli military operation — shortly before it began. According to the reports, Ynet published an article headlined 'Israel plans to take reckless steps' 16 hours before the operation's start, while the New York Times also obtained details about the operation.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener, a former senior officer, said the leaks amounted to a 'generals' revolt,' accusing those who leaked of trying to influence public opinion and the United States after failing to convince decision-makers in internal discussions. 'If I couldn't convince in the room, I'll leak outside to influence public opinion and the U.S.,' Wiener said, characterizing the behavior as a rebellion.
Commentator Jacob Bardugo separately called for an investigation into who leaked signs of an impending attack in Iran to the media. 'How did people know about various telltale signs of an attack in Iran and leak them to the media? This too should be investigated,' Bardugo said.
The pager operation's specific details remain under military censorship, and the leaks have drawn sharp criticism from within the defense establishment.
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