Journalist Slams Politician's Claim Blaming Previous Government for Hamas Attack
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former IDF Brigadier General Amir Aviv claimed that Hamas leader Sinwar's decision to launch the war was due to the previous Israeli government, citing classified intelligence. Journalist Ben Caspit strongly refuted Aviv's claims, stating there is no evidence linking the previous coalition to the attack and that Hamas planned it for years. Caspit accused Aviv of being a charlatan and highlighted that Netanyahu himself discussed raid plans before seeking alliances. Caspit also criticized Netanyahu's handling of a separate incident involving a Flydubai flight.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Amir Aviv claimed the previous Israeli government's formation motivated Hamas's war decision, citing classified intelligence.
- Journalist Ben Caspit called Aviv a "charlatan" and "abhorrent," refuting the claims with no evidence.
- Caspit stated Hamas planned the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation for years, with Netanyahu discussing raid plans earlier.
- IDF investigations show Sinwar's turning point was the "Guardian of the Walls" operation, according to Caspit.
- Caspit also criticized Netanyahu's handling of a recent Flydubai flight incident.
Former IDF Brigadier General and Likud candidate Amir Aviv has sparked controversy with remarks made during a political panel for high school students in Nes Ziona. Aviv claimed that the decision by Hamas leader Sinwar to launch the war was influenced by the formation of the previous Israeli government, citing classified military intelligence he allegedly participated in reviewing. He stated, "We know with certainty from IDF investigations, from the IDF investigations I sat in on, that Sinwar's strategic decision to go to war was because we gave the Muslim Brotherhood the keys to the change government."
Aviv's assertion, which places responsibility on the previous government for Hamas's motives, quickly spread on social media and drew sharp criticism. Journalist Ben Caspit, known for his critical stance towards the Likud party and Prime Minister Netanyahu's circle, vehemently rejected Aviv's claims. Caspit initially tweeted, "There is nothing more abhorrent than this man." He later elaborated in a detailed Twitter thread, refuting Aviv's statements and calling him a "charlatan."
Caspit argued that there is no evidence linking the "change coalition" to the October 7th attack. He asserted that Hamas had been planning the "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation for years, with various versions of the plan being brought to them by Unit 8200. Caspit also pointed out that Netanyahu himself had discussed plans for raids on the Gaza envelope long before he began seeking alliances with Mansour Abbas. According to Caspit, IDF investigations indicate that the turning point for Sinwar was the "Guardian of the Walls" operation, during which Netanyahu allegedly wasted a significant military opportunity prepared by former IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot.
In a separate recent tweet, Caspit criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the Flydubai incident, accusing him of exaggerating his role in the rescue and implying Netanyahu was responsible for the situation in the first place. Caspit credited passengers like Yaniv Hayon, Tali and Zvika Mans, and others for taking matters into their own hands and resolving the crisis.