Former Sayeret Matkal commander recounts internal campaign strategy to undermine Netanyahu in 1996 election debate

Former Sayeret Matkal commander recounts internal campaign strategy to undermine Netanyahu in 1996 election debate The passage provides a behind‑the‑scenes account of a senior Israeli military officer helping Shimon Peres prepare for a televised debate against Benjamin Netanyahu, mentioning specific individuals and dates. While it offers concrete names, a date (May 27 debate) and a political context, it does not reveal new wrongdoing, financial flows, or illegal activity, limiting its investigative value. However, it does expose internal political maneuvering among high‑profile figures, which is moderately useful for understanding influence networks. Key insights: Speaker claims former command of Netanyahu in elite unit Sayeret Matkal.; Describes a secretive prep team assembled by Peres, including Avraham Burg acting as a Netanyahu stand‑in.; Mentions a televised debate scheduled for May 27, two days before the 1996 Israeli election.