Ben-Gvir Accuses Intelligence Chiefs of Misleading Netanyahu on Gaza Threat
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that the heads of the Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) and the Shin Bet security agency misled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the threat from Gaza prior to the October 7th attacks. Ben-Gvir made these remarks in an interview with Kan Bet, while also asserting that Netanyahu himself is not absolved of responsibility for the intelligence failure.
Ben-Gvir claimed that before October 7th, he sought to present his distinct approach to Gaza but was met with "contempt and distrust" from senior officials, including the prime minister. He recounted that Netanyahu refused to listen to him, stating a week before the attack that professional sources indicated no threat from Gaza.
The minister indicated that his disagreements with Netanyahu persist, explaining his affiliation with the Otzma Yehudit party rather than Likud as a result. Ben-Gvir's comments highlight ongoing tensions and differing perspectives within the Israeli government concerning security policy and accountability for the events of October 7th.
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