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Netanyahu Sues Israeli Media Over Reports of Pre-Oct. 7 Arab Warnings

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing Israeli media outlets and journalists for NIS 2.6 million over reports claiming he received warnings from Egyptian and UAE leaders before the October 7 attack. His party denies the reports as lies and political attacks, while Netanyahu blames security officials for the failures and opposes a state inquiry.

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  • Netanyahu is suing Israeli media for $850,000 over reports of pre-Oct. 7 warnings.
  • His Likud party calls the reports "a complete lie" and politically motivated.
  • The lawsuits target major outlets like Haaretz and Channel 12.
  • Netanyahu denies meeting or speaking with the alleged warning sources.
  • The PM blames security officials for the Oct. 7 failures.
  • He opposes a state commission of inquiry into the attack.
Netanyahu Sues Israeli Media Over Reports of Pre-Oct. 7 Arab Warnings
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