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Feldstein’s leaked documents, which aimed to depict Hamas as leveraging hostages for bargaining, were timed to deflect criticism from Netanyahu’s government amidst widespread protests. The leak was intended to shape public perception, but it also compromised operational security, disrupting efforts to rescue the hostages and impairing military activities in Gaza.
Despite speculation, Netanyahu himself remains not a suspect. The investigation has led to charges against Feldstein and other involved individuals, including reserve officers, for breaches of security and conspiracy. The leak’s repercussions threaten to undermine Israel’s national security and have sparked intense political debate over accountability and transparency.