Netanyahu Warned of Hamas Attack Before October 7, Report Claims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received explicit intelligence warnings about a potential Hamas attack days before October 7, but did not update the IDF or Shin Bet, according to a report citing a personal diary. The diary allegedly reveals that Minister of Education Yoav Kisch attempted to downplay a significant educational failure, claiming he received information after the October 7th massacre and took a year and a half to verify Netanyahu's prior warning. Separately, the report notes that MK Nir Barkat worked extensively towards primary elections, holding only one discussion on the cost of living. In international news, eleven countries have announced they will ban imports from Israeli settlements. The Arab-Jewish party, "Place for Everyone," has decided not to contest the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, the IMDb website changed Israel's name to "Occupied Palestinian Territories," a move that has drawn criticism. The article also touches on other unrelated topics including coffee selection, an Australian Olympian's controversy, and a German politician labeled "the most dangerous man in Germany."