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Haaretz EnglishSecurity

Netanyahu Warned of Oct. 7 Attack, Didn't Brief Security Chiefs, Report Claims

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An Israeli newspaper reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a specific warning about a potential Hamas attack before October 7th but did not brief security chiefs. Netanyahu denies the report and plans to sue the newspaper.

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  • Netanyahu was warned of a potential Hamas attack before October 7th, according to Haaretz.
  • The Prime Minister allegedly did not brief security chiefs on the intelligence.
  • The report claims this failure contributed to Israel's unpreparedness.
  • Netanyahu denies the report and intends to sue Haaretz.
  • The exposé has intensified scrutiny on Netanyahu's leadership.
Netanyahu Warned of Oct. 7 Attack, Didn't Brief Security Chiefs, Report Claims
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