Netanyahu Rejects Shin Bet Chief's Claim, Says He Had Direct Line
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar had his direct phone number and could have contacted him on October 7th. Netanyahu claimed Bar saw warning signs but did not call, questioning how many lives could have been saved. This public dispute follows reports of Bar claiming he lacked the Prime Minister's number.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar had his direct phone number.
- Netanyahu claimed Bar saw warning signs on October 7th but did not call him.
- The Prime Minister questioned how many lives could have been saved by a timely call.
- Netanyahu's remarks appear to rebut Bar's reported statements about not having his number.
- The exchange reveals a public disagreement between top security officials.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday responded to claims made by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, asserting that Bar had his direct phone number and could have contacted him on the night of October 7th. Netanyahu stated that Bar saw the warning signs that day but failed to call him. "Ronen, are you serious? You had my red phone number, and you could have immediately called me as all heads of the security establishment do," Netanyahu said. He added that Bar's own subordinates, who are with him 24/7, could have reached him within minutes. "How many lives could we have saved if you had only called on time?" the Prime Minister questioned.
Netanyahu's remarks appear to be a direct rebuttal to Bar's reported statements suggesting he did not have the Prime Minister's number. The exchange highlights a significant public disagreement between the country's top security officials regarding communication and response protocols during the initial hours of the Hamas attack.
