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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Report: Shin Bet reprimands agent who signed off on Shifa director’s release
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The Shin Bet security service has reportedly reprimanded the senior official who was responsible for signing off on the early release of Gaza’s Shifa Hospital director Mohammad Abu Salmiya earlier this week.
The Shin Bet conducted an internal probe into Abu Salmiya’s release following uproar from across the political spectrum, given that Shifa has served as a Hamas command center where hostages have been held and transferred since October 7.
The Shin Bet presented its findings to the Prime Minister’s Office earlier this evening, Channel 12 reports.
The probe found that the National Security Council ordered the Shin Bet to compile a list of Palestinian prisoners to release early due to the lack of space in Israeli jails, Channel 12 says, adding that National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir failed to address the issue despite months of warnings.
The Shin Bet compiled a list of suspects it believes have a low likelihood of engaging in terror activity after their release and Abu Salmiya was included on it, even though he is seen as a figure with symbolic significance due to his role as Shifa director, Channel 12 says.
The Times of Israel Community.