Netanyahu Aide Arrested for Leaking Classified Info

Eli Feldstein, an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has been implicated in leaking classified documents to foreign media, aiming to sway public opinion amidst protests over hostage negotiations with Hamas. Feldstein, who was arrested and is facing charges, is said to have obtained the documents from an Israeli military reserve officer and bypassed local censorship by leaking them to Germany's Bild newspaper and the UK's Jewish Chronicle. The scandal has intensified criticism of Netanyahu, with opposition leaders labeling it a 'national crime' and attributing it to failures at the highest levels of government. The leaks sought to blame Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar for negotiation delays, indirectly supporting Netanyahu's stance and diverting public criticism after the murder of six hostages by Hamas. The Israeli court has disclosed that Feldstein and another unnamed individual are charged with several offenses, including conspiracy to harm the state. Public protests, especially from hostages' families, have been sparked demanding better government action to secure their loved ones' release.