Netanyahu Sues Israeli Media Over Reports He Was Warned Ahead Of Oct. 7 Attack
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed a NIS 2.6 million defamation lawsuit in the Jerusalem District Court against major Israeli media outlets and six journalists, alleging they falsely reported he received forewarning of the October 7 attacks.
- The lawsuit targets reports claiming United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in late September 2023 of a major operation, and that Egyptian Intelligence Minister Abbas Kamel personally issued warnings shortly before the attack.
- Netanyahu describes the allegations as "two blood libels," maintaining that no such contacts occurred, while media defendants argue their reporting was based on extensive investigation and serves the public interest.
- Defendants have 60 days from formal service to submit their defense statements to the court, as the filing joins other litigation involving former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar during this election period.
- Netanyahu contends these reports are part of a fabricated political campaign by rivals on the eve of the election, claiming efforts to interfere with Israel's political stability.
58 Articles
58 Articles
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking Israeli media to court. This is due to revelations by journalists about warnings that...
Journalist Shlomi Eldar reveals how Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have ignored warnings of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. It is not his only accusation.
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, entered on Tuesday with a libel suit against Haaretz and other media vehicles and journalists after a report originally published by the Israeli newspaper stating, based on sources heard under anonymity, that the leader of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) alerted the prime minister about Hamas' plans days before the attack of October 7, 2023, which killed 1.2 thousand people in Israel and triggered the …
Reportedly, the Zionist premier received warnings about Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, carried out by the Palestinian resistance and history of the current genocide in Gaza
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
