@PaulChampLaw:
No evidence Iran is building a nuclear weapon, much less of an imminent attack. The Israeli operation is transparently about supporting the political career of a dangerous megalomaniac and an ideology of ethno-supremacy.
@ecomarxi:
Think of every awful person you’ve ever met…
Then, think of them together, at a party…
Next, imagine they are all convinced they are the best group of people to have ever lived…
Then, imagine they are murdering more children than you can comprehend, while laughing and singing and dancing…
Finally, imagine that they think they’re the victims of everything happening anywhere in the world right now…
Ta da… that’s Israel!
The Bibi Files: Binyamin Mileikowsky’s (‘Netanyahu’) Corruption Exposed (2024) 115 Min. by silbo, June 13, 2025
The Bibi Files is a 2024 American documentary film directed by Alexis Bloom and produced by Alex Gibney, focusing on the corruption charges against so-called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
His full birth name is Binyamin Benzion Mileikowsky. His father, Benzion Mileikowsky, adopted the Hebrew surname “Netanyahu” (meaning “God-given”, i.e. every time you speak of Netanyahu-crimes…it phonetically means “God-given-crimes” → say this only, I’d suggest, if you really really mean it) upon immigrating to Israel, and Benjamin later took this name, becoming widely known as Benjamin Netanyahu. He was also given the Hebrew name “Benzion” (meaning “son of Zion”) after his father.
The documentary features leaked police interrogation footage from 2016–2018, obtained by Gibney via Signal in early 2023, showing Netanyahu, his wife Sara, son Yair, and associates being questioned about allegations of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. These charges stem from accusations that Netanyahu accepted lavish gifts, such as cigars, champagne, and jewelry, from wealthy benefactors, possibly in exchange for favors, like influencing tax laws.
The film argues that Netanyahu’s legal troubles have driven him to prolong the Gaza conflict to delay his trial and maintain power, aligning with far-right factions to bolster his position. It includes interviews with key Israeli figures, like investigative journalist Raviv Drucker, who connect Netanyahu’s actions to Israel’s political instability, including the 2018–2022 political crisis and events following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack.
Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September 2024 as a work-in-progress, it had its official world premiere at Doc NYC on November 14, 2024, and was released on the Jolt.film platform on December 11, 2024. The documentary is banned in Israel due to privacy laws, though some Israelis have accessed it via VPNs or leaked versions online. Netanyahu’s legal team unsuccessfully tried to block its TIFF screening, citing illegally leaked material.
Critically, the film has been praised for its unflinching look at Netanyahu’s inner circle and its use of raw footage, earning a 7/10 from Collider and a spot on the shortlist for Best Documentary Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. Reviews highlight its sobering examination of how Netanyahu’s personal ambition has eroded Israeli democracy, though some note it may not reveal new information for those familiar with the case. Public reaction in Israel is polarized, reflecting divisions over Netanyahu’s leadership.
The documentary is available for streaming on platforms like Jolt.film, Prime Video, Apple TV, and DocPlay, with no confirmed plans for major platforms like Netflix or HBO. It runs for 115 minutes and has been described as a “Macbeth-like fable” of ambition and corruption, with some calling it essential but challenging viewing due to its heavy subject matter.