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Ex-Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu for Defamation Over Oct. 7 Warnings
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation, alleging the premier falsely claimed Bar knew of the Oct. 7 threat and didn't warn him. Bar's lawsuit, filed Oct. 14, contends Netanyahu received warnings but pursued a policy of "tolerance" toward Hamas.
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What happened
- 01Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation on Oct. 14.
- 02Bar alleges Netanyahu falsely claimed he knew of the Oct. 7 threat and didn't warn him.
- 03The lawsuit seeks documents and meeting records concerning pre-Oct. 7 intelligence.
- 04Bar claims Netanyahu maintained a "concept of tolerance" towards Hamas.
- 05Bar acknowledges Shin Bet's failures but rejects Netanyahu's attempts to assign sole blame.
- 06Bar stated the truth will be revealed in court due to the absence of an investigation commission.
Bar seeks documents and meeting logs related to pre-Oct. 7 intelligence, aiming to reveal the truth in court as no state commission has been formed. He acknowledges Shin Bet's failures but rejects sole responsibility, citing Netanyahu's "unbridled attacks."
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