Ex-Shin Bet Official Accuses Netanyahu of 'Treason' Amid Oct. 7 Blame Game
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Former Shin Bet Deputy Head Israel Hasson criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling his actions "treason" amid disputes over the October 7th Hamas attack. Hasson stated that warnings about Hamas threats were issued for years prior and that the military secretariat has a comprehensive intelligence view. He believes a state commission is needed to investigate failures and prevent recurrence. Hasson also stated that former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's lawsuit represents the agency, not just a personal conflict.
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- Ex-Shin Bet Deputy Head Israel Hasson accused PM Netanyahu of "treason" over Oct. 7 failures.
- Hasson stated warnings about Hamas threats were issued for years before the Oct. 7 attack.
- He believes a state commission of inquiry is necessary to investigate failures and prevent recurrence.
- Hasson asserted that former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's lawsuit represents the agency, not a personal dispute.
- He noted that the military secretariat consolidates intelligence from various agencies before briefing the premier.
Former Shin Bet Deputy Head Israel Hasson has strongly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "treason" amid ongoing disputes over responsibility for the October 7th Hamas attack. Hasson stated that warnings about Hamas threats were issued for years prior to the attack and that approximately 3,000 Hamas operatives participated in the assault.
Hasson, who was interrogated by the Shin Bet for four and a half hours as part of the investigation into the tragedy, expressed that while his questions were answered, the "main explanations" for the failures remain elusive. He highlighted that no specific warning was received before the attack that could have prevented it.
He also commented on the role of Avi Gilor, the former military secretary to the prime minister, noting that the military secretariat has a comprehensive view of intelligence by consolidating information from various security agencies like Shin Bet, military intelligence, and Mossad before briefing the premier.
Hasson emphasized the need for a state commission of inquiry to determine the mistakes made and prevent future occurrences, drawing a parallel to the Agranat Commission after the Yom Kippur War. He stressed that political leadership cannot be absolved of responsibility simply because military commanders held a certain position.
Regarding the lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar against Netanyahu, Hasson stated it represents the Shin Bet agency, not just a personal dispute. He believes Netanyahu has gone too far, characterizing the situation as "state treason." Hasson concluded by stressing the importance of a thorough investigation to understand why existing intelligence did not lead to timely action and to extract practical lessons for future security readiness.
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