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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 423

Eli Feldstein

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, on April 4, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/File)
Hitting back at Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief defends intel theft probe that led into PMO
By ToI Staff
In scathing letter that does not name PM, Ronen Bar denounces ‘conspiracies’ aimed to weaken agency, denies probe targeted PMO, says claim that suspects treated like terrorists ‘borders on incitement’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, on April 4, 2023. (Kobi Gideon/GPO/File)
December 2, 2024, 12:16 am
Hitting back at Netanyahu, Shin Bet chief defends intel theft probe that led into PMO
In scathing letter that does not name PM, Ronen Bar denounces ‘conspiracies’ aimed to weaken agency, denies probe targeted PMO, says claim that suspects treated like terrorists ‘borders on incitement’
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and call for the release of Eli Feldstein, outside the AG's home in Tel Aviv on November 28, 2024.
December 1, 2024, 7:16 pm
Ministers advance ‘Feldstein Law,’ giving immunity for passing classified info to PM
Bill to be brought to Knesset on Wednesday; AG says legislation constitutes ‘improper political interference’ in document leaks case against Netanyahu aide Eli Feldstein
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
November 27, 2024, 9:23 pm
Judge extends detention of suspects in PMO leak case until further notice
Eli Feldstein and unnamed NCO accused of leaking classified materials are cheered by dozens of supporters outside courthouse
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) at a plenum session at the Knesset, Jerusalem, November 12, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90);
November 24, 2024, 12:36 am
PM claims suspects in leaks case treated as terrorists; says vital intel is kept from him
Decrying ‘witch hunt’ in lengthy video, Netanyahu lambastes Shin Bet detention of ‘Israeli patriot’ Feldstein; former agency chief rejects accusations, blasts PM’s ‘abhorrent’ behavior
By Lazar Berman, Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Knesset in Jerusalem, November 13, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 22, 2024, 6:57 pm
State prosecution posts rebuttal of ‘misinformation’ relating to PMO intel theft, leak case
This is not a typical ‘leak’ to the media, prosecution says in document issued after PM and his supporters assert selective enforcement, decry defendants’ detention, slam charges
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) at a plenum session at the Knesset, Jerusalem, November 12, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90);
November 21, 2024, 11:21 pm
‘The boss is pleased’: Indictment suggests PM may have known of aide’s leak of intel
Netanyahu assistants referenced informing Netanyahu of some details of leaks, though degree to which this transpired is unclear in charge sheet
By Jeremy Sharon
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman with the Prime Minister's Office named as a suspect in an investigation of an alleged leak of sensitive information. (Social media / used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 21, 2024, 4:58 pm
Netanyahu aide charged with harming state security in leaked document case, could face life term
Spokesman Eli Feldstein allegedly transferred classified information with intent to harm the state; second defendant, an IDF reservist, charged with offenses carrying 7-year term
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security agency, and Mossad chief David Barnea attend a ceremony at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, May 8, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash 90)
November 20, 2024, 6:40 pm
Bill creating new intelligence oversight body passes preliminary Knesset reading
Legislation aims to establish a devil’s advocate unit reporting to PM, in order to challenge consensus conclusions of other bodies and avoid October 7-style failures
By Sam Sokol
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar at a state ceremony marking the Hebrew anniversary of the Hamas October 7 attack, at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem on October 27, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg FLASH90)
November 19, 2024, 11:21 am
Netanyahu’s office denies reports he is planning to fire Shin Bet chief
PM reportedly seeking to dismiss Ronen Bar after flares fired at his home and amid investigations into document leaks, accusing Shin Bet of failing to protect him and his family
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
November 18, 2024, 5:24 pm
Eli Feldstein, Netanyahu aide jailed in leaks case, placed under suicide watch
Prison service says ‘wardens found something’ in prisoner’s cell; reports say it was a rubber strip that the suspect could have used to hang himself
By ToI Staff and Jeremy Sharon
Spokesperson Eli Feldstein is seen at an event with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the war against Hamas in Gaza, sparked by Hamas's October 7, 2023, massacre. (IDF)
November 17, 2024, 9:43 pm
Netanyahu aide leaked stolen doc to try to ‘skew hostage deal debate’ in PM’s favor
Info released by court reveals document was leaked to lift pressure on PM after Hamas murdered 6 hostages; efforts to free hostages were harmed, as were IDF, Shin Bet ops in Gaza
By Jeremy Sharon
Supreme Court justice Yosef Elron at a court hearing on the release to house arrest of Eli Feldstein, at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, November 16, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
November 17, 2024, 4:00 am
Key suspects in PMO documents theft and leak case to stay in custody until Sunday evening
Supreme Court Justice Elron accepts appeal against suspects’ release to house arrest, acknowledges ‘very unusual’ decision to override district court’s rejection of appeal
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Likud spokesman Jonathan Urich speaks at a Central Elections Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, April 3, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 15, 2024, 5:06 pm
Suspected PMO leaker set for release to house arrest Sunday; 2nd PM aide questioned
Netanyahu spokesperson Jonatan Urich also questioned under caution; in separate case, PM’s chief of staff Braverman said to admit he changed timestamp on a crucial Oct. 7 call
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein, a spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
November 13, 2024, 9:25 pm
Court extends by one day remand of key suspect in PMO secret documents leak case
Shin Bet and Israel Police had asked that Eli Feldstein be held for another eight days but request turned down; another suspect in case released to house arrest
By ToI Staff
Eli Feldstein (left,) a former spokesman in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is the main suspect in an investigation launched in late October 2024 of alleged illegal access and leaking of classified intelligence material. (Kan screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law); Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) at a plenum session at the Knesset, Jerusalem, November 12, 2024. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90);
November 12, 2024, 2:10 pm
Soldier suspected of intel theft was told Netanyahu got his material, wanted more – lawyer
Main suspect Feldstein told soldier PM would ‘clear out an entire day’ for the stolen material, attorney Fettman says; PM’s office implies suspects being pressured to implicate him
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
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