Netanyahu Received Oct. 7 Warning, Reportedly Did Not Brief Security Chiefs

By Linda Dayan

First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly received a specific warning about a potential large-scale attack on October 7 but did not brief his security chiefs about it, according to a Haaretz report. This revelation is drawing scrutiny regarding the handling of critical intelligence before the Hamas assault.

• 01Netanyahu reportedly received an explicit warning before October 7.
• 02He allegedly did not brief security chiefs on this intelligence.
• 03The report raises questions about handling critical security information.
• 04The revelation is subject to intense scrutiny and potential implications.

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Haaretz EnglishLeft · English1 hour ago

Netanyahu Received Oct. 7 Warning, Reportedly Did Not Brief Security Chiefs

Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago

Netanyahu Told Comptroller He Was Kept in Dark on Hamas Attack Plans

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