Ex-Shin Bet Official Claims Netanyahu Described Oct. 7 Attack Scenario Years Earlier
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
A former senior Shin Bet official, Ilan Segev, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the "exact scenario" of the October 7 Hamas attack in a 2017 meeting. Segev also stated that Netanyahu received intelligence from the Shin Bet and repeatedly rejected recommendations to assassinate Hamas leaders. These claims challenge Netanyahu's statements about not receiving prior warnings. The allegations come after reports of attempts to alter the prime minister's schedule.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet official Ilan Segev claims PM Netanyahu described the Oct. 7 attack scenario in 2017.
- Segev stated Netanyahu received intelligence from Shin Bet and rejected assassination recommendations.
- The claims challenge Netanyahu's assertions of not receiving prior warnings about the attack.
- Segev detailed a rejected operation to assassinate Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari.
- The allegations follow reports of attempts to alter Netanyahu's official schedule.
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