Netanyahu Accuses Former Shin Bet Chief of Failing to Call Him on October 7
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar for claiming he lacked Netanyahu's direct number on October 7. Netanyahu stated Bar had his "red phone" number and could have called immediately, potentially saving lives. He argued Shin Bet security detail could have connected them within minutes. The exchange highlights ongoing recriminations following the Hamas attack.
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- Prime Minister Netanyahu accused former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of not calling him on October 7.
- Netanyahu stated Bar had his direct "red phone" number for immediate contact.
- The Prime Minister suggested a timely call could have saved lives.
- He noted Shin Bet security could have facilitated contact within minutes.
- The exchange follows Bar's claim that he did not have Netanyahu's number.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, responding to Bar's claim that he did not have Netanyahu's direct phone number on the morning of October 7. Netanyahu stated that Bar possessed his "red phone" number, a direct line used by security chiefs, and could have contacted him immediately. He asserted that Shin Bet security personnel, who are with the Prime Minister around the clock, could have reached him within minutes. "How many lives could we have saved if you had only called on time," Netanyahu added, implying that a timely call could have made a difference in saving lives during the initial hours of the Hamas attack.
