Netanyahu Denies Prior Knowledge of Oct. 7, Addresses Aide's Qatar Ties
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Kan 11 he had no prior knowledge of the October 7th attack and denied his aide Yonatan Uriach had any security information related to Qatar. He also commented on Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar's defamation suit and opposed a state commission of inquiry. Netanyahu expressed confidence that his criminal trial was not fabricated.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied prior knowledge of the October 7th attack.
- Netanyahu stated his aide Yonatan Uriach had no security information regarding Qatar.
- The Prime Minister opposed the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.
- Netanyahu expressed confidence his criminal trial was not fabricated.
- He commented on Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar's defamation lawsuit.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in an interview with Kan 11 that he had no prior knowledge of the October 7th Hamas attack. He also addressed allegations concerning his aide, Yonatan Uriach, and his alleged connections with Qatar, asserting that Uriach possessed no security information. Netanyahu also commented on the defamation lawsuit filed by Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar, though details of his response were not elaborated upon in the provided text. The Prime Minister expressed his opposition to the establishment of a state commission of inquiry, stating "everything but a state commission." Regarding his ongoing criminal trial, Netanyahu conveyed his belief that the case was not fabricated against him, saying, "I don't think they sewed up a case against me, I know."
