Significant developments have occurred regarding the intelligence leak in Israel. It has been learned that "several" suspects have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the leak of classified intelligence information from the Prime Minister's Office. Rishon Lezion Magistrate Judge Menachem Mizrahi announced that the publication ban imposed on the investigation has been partially lifted, stating that they have entered the "open phase" of the investigation. Mizrahi noted that officials suspect the leak has harmed Israel's ability to achieve its war objectives, saying, "Several suspects have been arrested for questioning, and the investigation is ongoing." "NETANYAHU IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVERY PIECE OF INFORMATION THAT LEAVES HIS OFFICE"Yair Lapid, the leader of the opposition Yesh Atid Party, stated on his social media account, "As always, Netanyahu is trying to distance himself from the incident and shift the responsibility onto others, but the facts show the exact opposite. He is personally responsible for every piece of paper, word, or piece of information that comes out of his office." Noting that he has tough "enemies" outside, Lapid added, "However, the danger coming from within and the most sensitive decision-making centers is undermining the foundations of Israeli citizens' trust in the conduct of the war and the handling of the most sensitive security issues." "THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE IS THE PRIME MINISTER"Benny Gantz, the leader of the Israeli National Unity Party, stated, "Without going into the details of the case being investigated regarding the activities in the Prime Minister's Office, it is important to emphasize one thing: The person responsible for what happens in his office is the Prime Minister. Good or bad." DOCUMENTS SPREAD THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIAClassified intelligence documents belonging to the United States evaluating Israel's plans to attack Iran were spread on social media on October 18. In a report by The Times, a UK-based newspaper, last week, it was claimed that the leak of Israeli documents necessitated changes in some strategies, which is why the retaliatory attack on Iran was delayed.
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