Netanyahu aide arrested in Gaza intel leak scandal

A scandal erupted in Israel involving leaked classified documents that may have harmed efforts to free hostages held by Hamas. Critics allege that the leaks were meant to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cover for failing to agree to a cease-fire deal. The central suspect in the case is reported to be one of Netanyahu’s media advisers. The leaks were believed to have been used to bolster Netanyahu’s hardline position in cease-fire negotiations. The reports emerged as Netanyahu insisted on Israeli control over a border corridor, which became a major point of contention in the talks. Netanyahu denies any wrongdoing, but his political opponents and hostage families are outraged over the situation.