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Security22:00 · Sep 9

Netanyahu Received Pre-Oct. 7 Warning, Did Not Update IDF, Shin Bet

By סמי שלום שטרית
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The story · English

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received intelligence warnings days before the October 7th Hamas attacks but did not update the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) or the Shin Bet security agency, according to a "Uvda" report cited by "Haaretz". The report suggests Netanyahu was aware of potential threats prior to the unprecedented assault.

This revelation comes amidst ongoing public discourse and criticism regarding the government's preparedness and response to the October 7th events. The article also touches upon other unrelated news items, including a potential escalation involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen drawing in the US, a diplomatic event in Ljubljana, and a civil lawsuit filed by Yair Golan against Sara Netanyahu. Additionally, it mentions commentary on the Israeli education system's crisis and a television critique.

Read the original at Haaretz
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First: Haaretz · Sep 8

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