Netanyahu's Ex-Chief of Staff Criticizes PM Amid Qatar Ties Probe
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Yoav Horowitz, former head of staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has called for an investigation into Netanyahu and his office over alleged ties to Qatar. Horowitz stated that the prime minister is aware of all activities within his office and accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for failures. He warned of a "next October disaster" if lessons are not learned and investigations are not conducted thoroughly, including into the prime minister himself. Horowitz contrasted Netanyahu's leadership style with that of Gadi Eisenkot, who he praised for taking responsibility.
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- Former Netanyahu chief of staff Yoav Horowitz demands investigation into PM over alleged Qatar ties.
- Horowitz claims Netanyahu is aware of all office activities and evades responsibility.
- He warns of a "next October disaster" due to a lack of investigation and accountability.
- Horowitz contrasts Netanyahu's leadership with Gadi Eisenkot's willingness to take responsibility.
- The former aide believes the Prime Minister's Office should be thoroughly investigated.
- Horowitz suggests Netanyahu dismissed security warnings before October 7th as political pressure.
Yoav Horowitz, former head of staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sharply criticized the prime minister and his office, particularly regarding alleged ties between an aide and Qatar. Horowitz stated in an interview with 103FM that the issue is not with specific aides like Yonatan Urich, Topaz, or Broverman, but with Netanyahu himself, asserting that the prime minister is aware of everything happening in his office. Horowitz suggested that citizens should assume there are suspects in the Prime Minister's Office aiding the enemy, including the prime minister himself, and called for an immediate investigation by the Shin Bet and police.
Horowitz expressed concern that the Prime Minister's Office is conducting commercial relations with Qatar during wartime, calling it illogical and urging citizens to question the situation. He drew a contrast between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, a member of the War Cabinet, highlighting Eisenkot's willingness to take responsibility and serve as a personal example, while accusing Netanyahu of consistently evading responsibility and blaming others for failures. Horowitz argued that Netanyahu should have apologized for the failures leading up to and on October 7th, suggesting that such an act would have been better received than his current avoidance of accountability.
Warning of a potential "next October disaster," Horowitz emphasized the critical need for thorough investigations and lessons learned, stating that Israel is not learning from its mistakes. He believes the "fish rots from the head," implying that the prime minister's actions and lack of accountability are the root cause of the country's problems. Horowitz also speculated on Netanyahu's mindset regarding security warnings prior to October 7th, suggesting the prime minister dismissed them as political attempts to undermine him, influenced by figures like Yariv Levin who urged him to proceed with the judicial overhaul.
Horowitz recounted that during his tenure, he knew the individuals now under scrutiny well, and that the core issue lies with Netanyahu's leadership and awareness. He believes that if a commission of inquiry had been established earlier, the current situation might have been avoided. Horowitz concluded by stating that the Prime Minister's Office should be the cleanest and most secure place, and the current behavior is unacceptable.
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