News Anchor Slams Netanyahu's Aides for Poolside Strategy Talks Amidst Family Tragedy

A report detailing the actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's advisors in the immediate aftermath of the October 7th Hamas attacks has sparked outrage online. The report, initially published by Avishai Greeneig on i24, revealed that Netanyahu's advisors, including Tzachi Luski and Ofir Falkenstein, were engaged in discussions about media strategy, including what Netanyahu should wear and say to the press, just days after the massacre.

On October 12th, five days into the war, Luski and Falkenstein reportedly met at a friend's villa by a pool to discuss communication strategy for the Prime Minister. This revelation has led to widespread anger and questions about the advisors' priorities during a national crisis.

Chen Zander, an anchor for Channel 13 News whose sister was murdered at the Nova music festival, shared her personal experience in response to the report. She recounted how her mother received a call from the Ministry of Religious Services asking where they wished to bury her sister, only to be informed of the body's identification later that day. Zander stated, "At nine in the evening, we bury her. Exactly at the time they were sitting by the pool."

The report also mentioned a separate incident where Maayan Adam faced criticism online, with a headline referencing "my beloved Bennett," though the specifics of that situation are not detailed in this excerpt.