Israeli political officials issued a swift condemnation of the incident and police are looking for the culprits responsible.
Police had arrested two residents of Lakia on suspicion of involvement, but they were later released due to a lack of evidence.
Yisrael Hasson also condemned the decision to prioritize safeguarding the Prime Minister's son's reputation over national security.
IDF and Shin Bet (ISA) continue targeted Gaza operations against October 7 attackers
It is still unclear if Eliezer Feldstein, the PM's media team advisor suspected of leaking the documents, did so at the prime minister's orders.
These findings suggest that terrorists knowing their families could face consequences may deter them from carrying out attacks.
The law grants the interior minister authority, following a hearing, to order the deportation of a terrorist’s family member—such as a father, mother, sibling, child, spouse, or common-law partner,
“The commander is a very wanted target because Nevatim is in itself so strong a target for Iran. It’s not just fighters, it’s intelligence, it’s multi-disciplinary and a strategic base."
“Had we not interrupted the leak, it could have endangered the lives of security forces in the Strip, and hostages might have been harmed.”
Feldstein was hired by the PMO media team soon after the war began, but his employment status remained unclear.
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