An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused of leaking classified information to foreign press in an attempt to influence public opinion on hostage negotiations. Eliezer Feldstein was arrested for allegedly disclosing 'classified and sensitive intelligence information,' as per court documents released recently.
The leak reportedly originated when a non-commissioned officer in the Israeli military reserves obtained a 'highly sensitive and classified document' from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This document was then shared with Feldstein, who subsequently distributed it to Israeli media outlets in September with the intention of shaping public perception regarding the ongoing hostage negotiations.
