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The two defendants are Eli Feldstein and a reserve IDF NCO whose identity has not been approved for publication.

At the beginning of September, Feldstein attempted to leak the document’s contents to Israeli media in order to counter mass protests following the execution of hostages in Gaza.

The decision came after a discussion lasting several hours over the prosecution’s request to remand custody.

In the video, Netanyahu called the investigation a "witch hunt" aimed not only at him, but at the Israeli public.

Feldstein is accused of leaking classified documents that harmed the war effort and reduced the chances of a successful hostage deal.

Feldstein is accused of leaking classified documents that harmed the war effort and reduced the chances of a successful hostage deal.

The statement came a day after the declassification of details in an ongoing investigation into a document leak that may have damaged hostage deal talks.

The spokesperson, Eliezer Feldstein, leaked the document at first to Israeli journalists, but they were blocked by the IDF censor from publishing it.

Yisrael Hasson also condemned the decision to prioritize safeguarding the Prime Minister's son's reputation over national security.

CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported.