Likud Attacks Security Chiefs on Oct. 7 Anniversary, Netanyahu Echoes Claims
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
On the anniversary of the October 7th attack, the Likud party accused senior security officials and media of spreading false propaganda against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The party claimed Netanyahu had no prior warning and cited intelligence reports suggesting security leaders believed Hamas was deterred. Opposition leader Yair Lapid countered, questioning Netanyahu's decisions and alleged disregard for multiple warnings, including a specific warning of war from the Shin Bet head.
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- The Likud party attacked security officials and media on the October 7th anniversary, accusing them of false propaganda against PM Netanyahu.
- The Likud claimed Netanyahu received no advance warning of the October 7th attack, stating security chiefs believed Hamas was deterred.
- Intelligence reports cited by Likud showed security officials downplaying immediate threats from Gaza prior to October 7th.
- Yair Lapid questioned Netanyahu's actions, citing a September press conference and alleged refusal of a preemptive strike.
- Lapid also accused Netanyahu of ignoring warnings about Qatari cash funding Hamas's military wing.
- Lapid questioned why Netanyahu fears a state inquiry commission into the events.
On the anniversary of the October 7th massacre, the Likud party launched an attack on senior security officials and media outlets, accusing them of broadcasting "false political propaganda against the Prime Minister." Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amplified these claims on social media.
The Likud reiterated its assertion that Netanyahu did not receive advance warning before the October 7th attack. The party stated, "The opposite is true; security chiefs repeatedly claimed Hamas was deterred, as documented in official protocols submitted by the Prime Minister to the State Comptroller."
Examples cited by Likud included intelligence reports from May 31st stating Hamas sought new arenas to stabilize Gaza, and from July 23rd warning of escalation primarily on the Lebanese front. On October 1st, Head of Research Amit Saar reportedly said Hamas's desire was for quiet. Just four days before the attack, on October 3rd, the Shin Bet reportedly informed the Prime Minister that "security quiet in exchange for easing represents a potential for maintaining stability in the Gaza Strip, possibly long-term."
Responding to Likud's statement, Yair Lapid questioned Netanyahu's actions. Lapid asked why he convened a press conference on September 20th warning of a security disaster based on intelligence also available to Netanyahu. He also questioned why Netanyahu allegedly refused an preemptive strike in Gaza on October 1st, citing potential harm to peace with Saudi Arabia, and why he ignored a Shin Bet head's warning on July 24th of an impending war.
Lapid further alleged that Netanyahu repeatedly ignored Shin Bet and Aman warnings that Qatari cash meant for humanitarian aid was being used by Hamas's military wing for weapons. Lapid concluded by questioning why Netanyahu fears a state inquiry commission.
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