Knesset Member Confronts Netanyahu Over Oct. 7 Conspiracy Theories
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Knesset Member Hili Tropper revealed a tense exchange with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding conspiracy theories about the October 7th attacks. Tropper confronted Netanyahu in a committee meeting, stating he "took him to the corner" with a question that left the PM speechless. The MK criticized Netanyahu for allowing such theories to spread, accusing him of enabling division within society and his own party.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Knesset Member Hili Tropper confronted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Oct. 7 conspiracy theories.
- Tropper described the confrontation during a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting.
- He stated he cornered Netanyahu with a question that left the PM speechless.
- Tropper accused Netanyahu of allowing destructive theories to divide society.
- The MK criticized the Prime Minister for the public cost of silence on the issue.
Knesset Member Hili Tropper has revealed a dramatic confrontation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting concerning conspiracy theories surrounding the October 7th attacks. Tropper described how he cornered Netanyahu with a pointed question, leaving the Prime Minister seemingly at a loss for words, almost compelled to admit ignorance.
In an interview with Roni Kovan on Kan 11, Tropper detailed the exchange, emphasizing that Netanyahu appeared forced to say "no" when pressed on the matter. Tropper did not limit his critique to the closed-door meeting, issuing a stern public accusation regarding the heavy societal cost of silence.
Tropper argued that Netanyahu's failure to publicly and decisively counter the rumors is not accidental but actively enables their proliferation. He accused the Prime Minister of allowing these destructive theories to permeate public discourse and divide society, instead of setting clear boundaries against them. Tropper specifically pointed to Netanyahu's own party, suggesting the Prime Minister permits these narratives to circulate within his political base.
