Israel's Shin Bet security agency confirmed Saturday evening that an investigation has been opened into the leak of classified operational details to Channel 12, according to a report.
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) confirmed on Saturday evening that it has opened an investigation into the leak of classified operational details to Channel 12, according to a report. The confirmation was reported at 22:20 Jerusalem time.
The leak affair has been a matter of intense political and security debate. As The Zioneer reported on Friday, the Shin Bet previously stated that the investigation was opened long before a meeting between agency director David Zini and commentator Yaakov Bardugo. Earlier Saturday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported to have ordered Zini to launch the investigation. Security cabinet members have previously criticized the leak, saying it endangered a military operation and ties with the United States.
The scope and timeline of the investigation remain unclear.
2 developments
- StrongShin Bet chief requests investigation into leak allegations to journalists after ministers' demand
- DevelopingShin Bet responds to i24NEWS: Leak probe opened long before Zini-Bardugo meeting
- DevelopingTehran and Washington sign MOU, Amichai Stein reports
- DevelopingYaakov Bardugo: Shin Bet still hasn't probed Channel 12 leak despite PM's direct order
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