Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Blame
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is suing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for NIS 3 million in a defamation case, alleging Netanyahu falsely accused him of knowing about the October 7 attack in advance. Bar claims Netanyahu's accusations are an attempt to shift blame for security failures. The lawsuit details Bar's prior warnings to Netanyahu about Hamas and alleges the prime minister ignored intelligence and pursued appeasement policies. Bar seeks disclosure of documents related to the events and Netanyahu's opposition to a state inquiry.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar is suing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for NIS 3 million over defamation.
- Bar alleges Netanyahu falsely accused him of knowing about the October 7 attack in advance.
- The lawsuit claims Netanyahu's accusations are an attempt to shift blame for security failures.
- Bar details prior warnings to Netanyahu about Hamas and alleged disregard for intelligence.
- Bar seeks disclosure of documents and meeting records from Netanyahu.
- Bar resigned in June 2025 and advocates for a state commission of inquiry.
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