Ex-Netanyahu Aide Avi Gil Blamed for Oct. 7 Failures; Netanyahu Responds
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Retired Major General Avi Gil, former military secretary to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated in a Channel 12 interview that Netanyahu is responsible for the October 7th failures. Gil acknowledged a massive failure by all systems, especially security, and confirmed Netanyahu was briefed on warnings. The Prime Minister's Office countered that Gil also knew of the attack and failed to alert Netanyahu. Meanwhile, on Channel 14, commentator Yotam Zimri criticized Gil, accusing him of blaming Netanyahu and acting similarly to former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Retired Major General Avi Gil stated Prime Minister Netanyahu is responsible for the October 7th failures.
- Gil confirmed Netanyahu was briefed on intelligence warnings prior to the Hamas attack.
- Netanyahu's office responded that Gil also knew of the attack and failed to alert the PM.
- Channel 14 commentator Yotam Zimri criticized Gil, comparing his actions to former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
- Gil acknowledged a "huge failure" by the security apparatus on October 7th.
Retired Major General Avi Gil, who served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military secretary during the October 7th attacks, has given his first interview since the event, speaking to Yoav Limor and Danny Kushmaro on Channel 12. Gil acknowledged a "huge failure" by all systems, particularly the security apparatus, on October 7th. He stated that Netanyahu was present in discussions about the warnings received prior to the attack and was informed of all known intelligence.
Gil asserted that Netanyahu bears responsibility for the October 7th failures, arguing that leadership is inseparable from accountability. He drew a parallel to his own military experience, where he was responsible for the outcomes of his decisions as a commander. In response, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office claimed that Gil, like others, was aware of the impending attack and chose not to alert the Prime Minister at the time, suggesting his interview was an attempt to obscure the truth about his own role.
Concurrently, on Channel 14's program 'The Patriots,' panelist Yotam Zimri criticized Gil and other security officials. Zimri questioned why the head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, did not wake the Prime Minister during the critical hours, suggesting there were precedents for such actions. Zimri accused Gil of acting like former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, implying both were aligning with the security establishment and attempting to shift blame.
Zimri further suggested that Gil could have been alerted earlier and accused him of making a "Gallant-like move" by aligning with his former colleagues in the security system. He urged individuals who believe the situation is dire to speak out in real-time rather than waiting, comparing it to the situation of Yoav Horowitz, and advised against making such statements close to elections.
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