Ex-PM Aide's Interview Sparks Political Firestorm
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Avi Gil, former Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, gave an interview on Channel 12 accusing Netanyahu of ignoring security warnings before the October 7th attack. This sparked widespread political condemnation, with former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stating Netanyahu "must go home today." Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid, also called for Netanyahu's resignation and investigations into his conduct. The interview has led to demands for both a state commission of inquiry and a criminal investigation into the Prime Minister and his associates.
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- Former Prime Minister's Military Secretary Avi Gil accused Benjamin Netanyahu of ignoring warnings before October 7th.
- Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett stated Netanyahu "must go home today" following the interview.
- Gadi Eisenkot accused Netanyahu of deceiving and betraying the nation, endangering citizens.
- Opposition leader Yair Lapid warned of future attacks if Netanyahu remains in office.
- Avigdor Lieberman called for an immediate investigation into Netanyahu for treason and conspiracy.
- Yair Golan described Gil's testimony as an "earthquake," stating Netanyahu's responsibility is clearer than ever.
An interview with Avi Gil, the former Military Secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has ignited a political firestorm in Israel. Gil's statements, aired on Channel 12, led to sharp condemnations of Netanyahu regarding his handling of security warnings prior to the October 7th Hamas attack. Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the "Yashar" party, stated that while families entrusted their sons' safety to Netanyahu, the Prime Minister "deceived, lied, and betrayed the trust of an entire nation," potentially endangering citizens. Eisenkot further accused Netanyahu of ignoring repeated warnings from both domestic and international sources, and of focusing on crafting an alternative reality to absolve himself of responsibility for the "greatest failure" in Israel's history.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett echoed these sentiments, declaring that Netanyahu "must go home today." Bennett asserted that Gil's testimony is further proof of Netanyahu's personal and direct responsibility for the October 7th massacre, claiming that Netanyahu and his associates manipulated records and protocols during the attack. Bennett called for both a state commission of inquiry and a criminal investigation.
Leader of the Opposition Yair Lapid stated on X that Netanyahu was warned and ignored the threats, and has since evaded responsibility, attempting to rewrite history. He warned that if Netanyahu remains in office, further October 7th-style events could occur. Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, urged the Attorney General to immediately launch an investigation into Netanyahu and his associates for treason and conspiracy, and to prevent the IDF from being used for political purposes.
Yair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, described Gil's testimony as an "earthquake," calling it one of the most severe heard in Israel. Golan stated that Netanyahu's guilt and responsibility for the massacre and the abduction of 251 people have never been clearer, accusing him of a grave offense against the residents of the Gaza envelope, the hostages, and the entire nation. Golan also called for a comprehensive criminal investigation into the allegations and for the preservation of all relevant documents.
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