President Donald Trump has sparked a controversy by accusing an unnamed administration official of leaking sensitive information about the rescue of a US F-15 airman from Iran. The leak, according to Trump, threatened national security and complicated the operation.
While Trump has not named the leaker, many have pointed to Amit Segal, a reporter close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the possible source of the leak. Segal, a political analyst for Israel's Channel 12, was among the first to report on the situation and has been vocal about protecting his sources.
Segal has denied being the leaker, saying he will protect his sources, but many have pointed out that he was among the first to report on the missing airman and has a close relationship with Netanyahu. The controversy has sparked a debate on social media, with many asking who the leaker is and why Trump is targeting Segal.
