Ex-Shin Bet Official Accuses Netanyahu of 'Treason' Over Oct. 7 Failures
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Former Shin Bet deputy head Israel Hasson criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling his actions regarding the October 7th Hamas attack "treason." Hasson stated that warnings about Hamas threats were issued for years prior to the attack, and that a lack of actionable intelligence prevented its timely prevention. He advocated for a state commission of inquiry to investigate the failures and stressed the importance of learning practical lessons to improve future security readiness.
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- Ex-Shin Bet deputy head Israel Hasson accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "treason" over October 7th failures.
- Hasson stated that warnings about Hamas threats were repeatedly issued for five years before the October 7th attack.
- He criticized the lack of a specific warning that could have prevented the large-scale Hamas assault.
- Hasson called for a state commission of inquiry to investigate the failures and prevent future tragedies.
- He commented on a lawsuit by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, calling it the Shin Bet's grievance against political leadership.
Former Shin Bet deputy head Israel Hasson has sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of "treason" amid ongoing disputes over the failures leading up to the October 7th Hamas attack. Hasson, speaking on 103FM radio after a four-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the Shin Bet, stated that while investigators answered his questions, the core explanations for the events remained elusive.
Hasson highlighted the scale of the attack, estimating around 3,000 Hamas operatives participated, and noted the absence of a specific, actionable warning that could have prevented it. He emphasized the role of the Prime Minister's military secretariat, headed by Avi Gilor, suggesting it possesses a comprehensive intelligence picture by integrating data from various security agencies like Shin Bet, military intelligence, and Mossad.
Expressing deep concern over current disagreements between Netanyahu and security officials, Hasson called for national focus on uncovering the reasons behind the tragedy, rather than engaging in public disputes. He advocated for a state commission of inquiry to identify mistakes and propose measures to prevent future occurrences, drawing a parallel to the Agranat Commission's findings after the Yom Kippur War, which held political leadership accountable.
Hasson asserted that warnings about Hamas's actions, including its military buildup and armament efforts, were repeatedly raised over the five years preceding the attack. He also commented on the lawsuit filed by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar against the Prime Minister, stating it represents the Shin Bet's grievance against political leadership, not just a personal conflict. Hasson concluded by stressing the necessity of a thorough investigation to understand why intelligence was not acted upon, aiming to draw practical lessons for enhancing Israeli security readiness.
Separately, the article mentions that the IDF had previously released a letter from the ten-year-old son of the eliminated Hamas leader Sinwar, detailing his aspirations for weapons and the extermination of Jews.
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