Netanyahu Responds to Lawsuit by Former Shin Bet Chief
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to a lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar concerning the events of October 7th. Bar alleged that Netanyahu was unreachable by phone during the attack, a claim Netanyahu dismissed as unserious. The Prime Minister stated that Shin Bet security could have contacted him quickly, challenging the premise of the lawsuit.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to a lawsuit by former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.
- Bar alleged Netanyahu was unreachable by phone on October 7th.
- Netanyahu dismissed the claim, calling it unserious.
- The Prime Minister stated Shin Bet security could have reached him quickly.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded sharply to claims made by former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar regarding the events surrounding the October 7th attack. Bar had reportedly filed a lawsuit against Netanyahu, alleging that the Prime Minister was unreachable by phone on the day of the attack.
Netanyahu dismissed the claim, questioning its seriousness. He stated that Shin Bet security personnel could have reached him within minutes if necessary, implying that the issue of a direct phone number was not a significant barrier to communication during the critical hours of the assault. The Prime Minister's reaction suggests a strong disagreement with Bar's account and the basis of the lawsuit.
Further details of Bar's lawsuit and the specific allegations regarding Netanyahu's alleged unavailability on October 7th were not fully elaborated in the report. However, Netanyahu's public response indicates a willingness to contest these claims directly.
