Netanyahu's Ex-Military Secretary Speaks Out on October 7th
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Avi Gil, former Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is speaking out for the first time about the October 7th Hamas attack. He updated Netanyahu on the assault early that morning and was present for key decisions. Gil also addresses intelligence warnings, conspiracy theories, and the Prime Minister's actions during the war's initial months. His interview is expected to provide crucial insights into the events of October 7th and its aftermath.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Avi Gil, former Military Secretary to PM Netanyahu, speaks for the first time about October 7th.
- Gil updated Netanyahu on the Hamas attack at 6:29 AM on October 7th.
- Netanyahu ordered a large reserve mobilization and Hamas leadership elimination after the attack.
- Gil discusses intelligence warnings and conspiracy theories surrounding the attack.
- He accompanied Netanyahu through the war's first months until May 2024.
- The interview addresses controversy over protocol changes and historical accounts.
Avi Gil, the former Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has broken his silence for the first time since the October 7th Hamas attack and the subsequent war. In an interview with "Hayom" magazine, Gil, who was privy to sensitive information and present in closed-door meetings before and during the war, discusses the events of that day and the period leading up to it. He was responsible for updating Netanyahu on the Hamas assault early on October 7th, reportedly informing him at 6:29 AM and holding a follow-up conversation about 20 minutes later, during which the Prime Minister ordered a large-scale reserve mobilization and the elimination of Hamas leadership.
Gil accompanied Netanyahu closely through the initial months of the war until May 2024, when Roman Gofman, now the head of the Mossad, succeeded him. The interview, set to be published soon, addresses the intelligence warnings Israel received prior to the attack and how the Prime Minister reacted to them. Gil also touches upon conspiracy theories regarding internal betrayal and recounts what truly transpired in the night preceding the devastating events of October 7th.
The interview is expected to shed light on Netanyahu's actions and performance during the critical moments immediately following the attack, a period that has been marked by controversy and allegations of protocol alterations aimed at rewriting history. Gil's testimony is highly anticipated, as he was reportedly present in crucial discussions and privy to information that could clarify the events of that fateful day.
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