Netanyahu Responds to Ex-Shin Bet Chief's Libel Suit, Questions Oct. 7 Call Timing
Summarized from Haaretz English by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to a libel suit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, who claims Netanyahu defamed him to shift blame for the October 7 attack. Bar's suit details at least 20 warnings to Netanyahu's office before the attack. Netanyahu countered by questioning why more lives weren't saved if calls were made promptly.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to a libel suit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
- Bar's suit alleges Netanyahu defamed him to shift blame for the October 7 Hamas attack.
- Bar claims he issued at least 20 warnings to Netanyahu's office before the attack.
- Netanyahu questioned the timing of communication, asking how many lives could have been saved.
- The suit centers on alleged defamation and responsibility for the October 7 failures.
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