Netanyahu's Ex-Military Secretary Accuses PM of Lying About October 7 Failures
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Former military secretary Avi Gil accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of submitting a falsified account of the failures leading to the October 7 attacks. Gil stated that Netanyahu's submission to the State Comptroller contained "too many lies" and that transcripts of meetings may have been altered. The Israel Police are investigating allegations of protocol manipulation within the Prime Minister's Office. Gil also confirmed an unexplained Egyptian intelligence visit prior to the attacks, suggesting a potential unreported meeting. Netanyahu's Likud party called the interview "fabricated political propaganda," while rival Gadi Eisenkot claimed Netanyahu "misled, deceived and betrayed the trust of an entire nation."
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former military secretary Avi Gil claims PM Netanyahu's account of October 7 failures is false.
- Gil alleges official transcripts of meetings and calls may have been altered.
- Israel Police are investigating alleged manipulation of records in the Prime Minister's Office.
- Gil confirmed an unexplained Egyptian intelligence plane visit before the October 7 attacks.
- Netanyahu's Likud party called the interview "fabricated political propaganda."
- Gadi Eisenkot stated Netanyahu "misled, deceived and betrayed the trust of an entire nation."
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