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Ben-Gvir Tells Time Magazine Netanyahu Not Solely to Blame for Oct. 7 Failures

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir told Time magazine that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not solely responsible for the failures leading to the October 7th attacks, pointing to intelligence agencies as more culpable.

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What happened

  1. 01Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir told Time magazine that intelligence agencies are more guilty than PM Netanyahu for Oct. 7 failures.
  2. 02Ben-Gvir supports the right-wing coalition and sees Netanyahu as the country's leader.
  3. 03He proposed Israeli control over Gaza and voluntary emigration of its residents.
  4. 04Ben-Gvir also advocated for extending Israeli sovereignty to Judea and Samaria.
  5. 05His proposals have drawn criticism from opposition and international observers.
  6. 06The interview was published on October 22, 2026.

Ben-Gvir, who supports the right-wing coalition, also proposed Israeli control over Gaza, voluntary emigration of Palestinians, and extending sovereignty to Judea and Samaria. His views have drawn criticism for potentially undermining democracy and increasing tensions.

Translated and summarized by baba from Mignews, the latest report. Read Mignews’s original

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