Yair Netanyahu demands criminal investigation against Haaretz reporter: "Endangered our lives"
Yair Netanyahu appealed to the Police Commissioner and the head of the Shin Bet demanding a criminal investigation be opened against journalist Uri Misgav. According to his claim, Misgav over the years published in real…
Assessment
Yair Netanyahu is escalating his long running confrontation with the media by demanding criminal investigations into Haaretz journalist Uri Misgav. He claims Misgav published his real time location, Miami address, and flight details, which he says provided open source intelligence that could be used by hostile actors. The demand to both the police commissioner and Shin Bet chief raises the pressure on law enforcement agencies that he accuses of inaction. Watch whether the police and Shin Bet acknowledge the complaint or whether this becomes another round in the public battle between Netanyahu family allies and the press.