Netanyahu Claims Golan Was Ready on Oct. 7 Before Husband Knew

Sara Netanyahu stated that Yair Golan, the current Economy Minister and a former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff, was dressed and prepared early on the morning of October 7th, before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was aware of the situation. This assertion was made in the context of ongoing political discourse and potential future political alliances.

In other news, Professor Ada Yonath, a Nobel laureate in Chemistry, passed away at the age of 87. A Channel 12 poll indicates that Benny Gantz's National Unity party is projected to surpass the electoral threshold, potentially at the expense of Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party. MK Mickey Levy of the Yesh Atid party announced he will not run in the upcoming Knesset elections on the "Bechirot Bachira" list.

The IDF has issued a warning regarding an increasing risk of Palestinians organizing to retaliate against settlers. Tensions are reportedly rising between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ronen Zamir, the Director of the Shin Bet security agency, concerning settler violence. Political commentator Amos Harel suggested that Benny Gantz's recent political decisions may have been detrimental, questioning whether Gantz will recognize this and be willing to make necessary concessions.