Netanyahu Questions Intelligence Failure but Urges Shin Bet Chief to Investigate Alleged Betrayal on October 7
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First reported by Walla · 10 hours ago
What happened
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated he does not believe there was betrayal during the October 7 Hamas attack but said Shin Bet chief David Zini should investigate. Despite conspiracy theories and false claims, intelligence and military officials have denied any internal betrayal, confirming only an intelligence failure. The controversy remains a topic of public and political debate in Israel.
- 01Netanyahu doubts betrayal occurred on October 7 but urges Shin Bet chief to investigate.
- 02Shin Bet chief David Zini confirmed no betrayal but admitted to intelligence failure.
- 03Likud MK Tali Gottlieb promoted conspiracy theories later disproven by security agencies.
- 04Gottlieb endangered a Shin Bet officer by revealing his identity, per official reports.
- 05False videos alleging Air Force betrayal circulated online, including by Netanyahu's son.
- 06Military and intelligence officials consistently deny any internal betrayal during the attack.
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