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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Warned of War Risk Weeks Before Oct. 7
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar warned Israeli lawmakers of an imminent war risk and potential multi-front conflict three weeks before the October 7 Hamas attack. The warnings, presented under the title "The Perfect Storm," highlighted how internal divisions could embolden adversaries. The revelations come amid a public dispute between Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding responsibility for the events leading up to the attack.
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What happened
- 01Former Shin Bet chief warned of war risk weeks before Oct. 7.
- 02Ronen Bar cited internal divisions as weakening Israel's deterrence.
- 03Bar's warnings were reportedly not taken seriously by political leaders.
- 04The revelations surface amid a dispute between Bar and Netanyahu.
- 05Military intelligence also sent multiple warnings about enemies exploiting the crisis.
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