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Netanyahu Sues Media Over Reports of Warnings Before October 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has filed a defamation lawsuit against three media organizations and six journalists regarding reports that he received personal warnings about the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, but failed to pass them to security chiefs. The suit targets Haaretz, Yedioth Ahronot, Ynet News, and Channel 12, alleging they published claims based on anonymous sources despite his denials. Netanyahu seeks at least 2.6 million shekels in damages, claiming the coverage constituted betrayal, while the defendants have 60 days to respond under Israeli libel laws.
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