Right-wing commentator Yinon Magal on Sunday evening denied allegations that he knew the timing of Operation Roaring Lion, calling the claims 'nonsense' and saying critics are trying to prove others also knew. Magal's statement came in response to the leak affair regarding Channel 12's prior knowledge of the operation, according to Channel 14.
Right-wing commentator Yinon Magal on Sunday evening responded to allegations that he had prior knowledge of the timing of Operation Roaring Lion, the joint US-Israel operation in Iran that began in late February. In a statement carried by Channel 14, Magal denied the claims, saying: 'They are trying to prove that not only they knew about the attack. I had no idea — what nonsense.' The leak affair has dominated Israeli media discourse in recent weeks. The Zioneer has reported extensively on the controversy, including calls for criminal investigations and accusations that the leak endangered the operation. Magal's denial adds a new voice to the debate, though the core facts remain under investigation.
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