The report described a "once in a generation talent", who at age 17 graduated university with a degree in computer science, worked in a high-tech company while still in high school, according to colleagues was dedicated to his work, made tremendous contributions, had incredible capacity in his field, was an idealist, helpful and friendly... It further detailed that the unnamed officer had been detained for 9 months, following indictment (but with no trial), that he was found in a serious condition in his cell two weeks earlier, that he died in a hospital, and that all details pertaining to his identity, indictment and confinement were under strict, far-reaching gag orders.
On June 03, following rumors that the officer was charged with espionage, it was permitted to further disclose that such was not the case.
June 03, 2021, Haaretz daily: "IDF intelligence officer, who was detained and died, was not charged with espionage, treason, or contacts with foreign agents." The picture shows the mound on the fresh grave, with the name on the sign redacted.
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On the same day, Haaretz daily also published an unusual editorial demanding that IDF disclose the circumstances of the officer's death. [vi]
The Israeli kingdom of secrets, alternatively involving Shin Bet, IDF, police, or the Mossad, but always the prosecution and the judges - continues its habitual tortuous conduct. Again and again it repeats the same mistakes by imposing far-reaching gag order... at times to hide the errors and failures of the state... We must not let this stand...
Also on June 03, Richard Silverstein published a report, titled "IDF Cyber-Intelligence Analyst, Tomer Eiges, Dies in Military Prison, Family: "A Crime Took Place"". The Silverstein report debunked the official "suicide narrative. [vii] He further stated that Eiges's parents were intimidated into signing total confidentiality agreement, and that Eiges was not permitted to retain his own counsel, and instead was compelled to rely on IDF counsel.
A follow-up report on June 05, "IDF Lies About Espionage Charges Against Tomer Eiges, cyber-intelligence Officer Who Died in Military Prison", again challenged the official narrative. [viii]
Last night, June 06, Haaretz military analyst Yossi Melman published "Return of Prisoner X and another failure of the Defense Department in handling a crisis." [ix] The report opined that the affair reflected an attempt to hide the state's failures, and that the Defense Department failed to realize that when such far-reaching, all encompassing gag orders were issued, a rumor mill was created. Melman's report further accused the Defense Department that with help from the courts, false insinuations of espionage had been made, and that the family was terrorized and denied any details of the officer's death.
The Prisoner X reference is to the 2010 suicide of Mossad agent Ben Zygier under similar circumstances. [x]
Suspicions of wrongdoing
The most damning report was published on June 06 by alternative-media outlet "The hottest place in hell". [xi] The report again notes that Eiges was an especially gifted young man, but notes that he was considered naive and emotionally immature. It states that the prosecution sought a sentence of over 10-year prison term, which would have been compatible with serious charges of espionage or "providing secret information to others". Attempts had been made to negotiate a plea bargain, in order to avoid a court trial... It also notes that on May 15 Eiges talked by phone with his family and appeared in good mood, asking them to send him clothes, shampoo, and some treats. The report further details that autopsy failed to discover the cause of death, but negated strangulation, heart attack or needle pricks. However, toxicological examination had not been completed...
The report notes, as do other reports, that Eiges had been held in solitary confinement for 9 months . Such long-term solitary confinement is considered torture. However, "on the night of his death... he dined with the rest of the detainees. It remained unclear why on that particular occasion he was permitted to dine in the mess hall, since during the duration of his confinement he dined in his cell... His foaming at the mouth in his cell at night led the guards to call for help."
Foaming at the mouth is a typical sign of opiate overdose poisoning, for example...
Unit 8200 and its discontents
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