The judge ruled that the leak was intended to influence Israeli public opinion, easing pressure on Netanyahu to negotiate for hostages' release and end Gaza conflict.
State prosecutors highlighted that the investigation into Netanyahu's office and military officers focused on leak manipulation and altering official records to enhance Netanyahu's image.
An article in Bild referenced leaked Hamas documents on psychological warfare, seen as a tactic to support Netanyahu's position regarding hostages and influence public sentiment.
Critics accuse Netanyahu or his allies of orchestrating a disinformation campaign through intelligence leaks, aiming to weaken calls for the release of hostages.
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