Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu, Cites Warnings Before Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation, presenting evidence of warnings given to Netanyahu before the October 7th attacks. Bar claims Netanyahu received intelligence about a potential escalation but continued a policy of "containment" towards Hamas. The lawsuit seeks to reveal the truth in court, as Bar stated, "In the absence of a state commission of inquiry, the truth will be revealed in court."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation.
- Bar presented evidence of warnings given to Netanyahu before the October 7th attacks.
- The lawsuit claims Netanyahu maintained a policy of "containment" towards Hamas.
- Bar seeks to reveal the truth in court due to the absence of a state inquiry.
- Netanyahu had accused Bar of "crimes" related to his actions before the massacre.
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, presenting dozens of warnings, discussions, and documents allegedly conveyed to the premier from November 2022 until shortly before the October 7th Hamas attacks. The lawsuit was initiated after Netanyahu accused Bar of "crimes" related to his actions preceding the massacre.
Bar's legal filing claims that Netanyahu received intelligence about a potential escalation but maintained a policy of "containment" towards Hamas. The former security chief is also seeking the disclosure of additional documents as part of the legal proceedings.
In a statement accompanying the lawsuit, Bar declared, "In the absence of a state commission of inquiry, the truth will be revealed in court." He presented evidence suggesting that warnings about the possibility of an attack were indeed transmitted to the Prime Minister's office.
