Classified Leak Shakes Israeli Politics Amid Hostage Crisis

A leak of classified Gaza documents linked to an aide of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stirred political upheaval in Israel. A gag order partially lifted by the court reveals potential security compromises. The leaked content relates to stalled negotiations over hostages held by Hamas.

The alleged leak of classified documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rocked Israeli politics and infuriated families of hostages held by Hamas, who urge for a deal for their release.

Although details have emerged slowly due to a gag order, a recent court ruling has provided insights. The documents reportedly jeopardized security sources and potentially harmed Israel's war effort. Netanyahu denies any misconduct by his staff.

German Bild newspaper published the purported documents, outlining Hamas's negotiation strategy. The release coincided with faltering international ceasefire talks, blamed on both sides, following the execution of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)