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Netanyahu Warned of Hamas Threat Before October Attack but Ignored Warnings

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First reported by Walla · 19 hours ago

What happened

Before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Netanyahu warned of Hamas’s intent to disrupt a Saudi-Israel peace deal but failed to act decisively. A Twitter user predicted the attack weeks earlier, confirming Hamas’s motive to prevent normalization. The article criticizes Netanyahu’s leadership and highlights political infighting and internal dysfunction within his circle.

01Netanyahu warned days before the October 7 Hamas attack about threats to the Saudi-Israel peace deal.
02A Twitter user predicted Hamas’s attack weeks earlier to sabotage normalization efforts.
03Despite warnings, Netanyahu approved easing measures for Palestinians before the attack.
04Likud’s Yinnon Magal attacked Gadi Eizenkot’s family, sparking criticism of political divisiveness.
05The article calls for opposition unity and practical focus on security and social issues.
06Netanyahu’s leadership is portrayed as weak amid internal racism and control issues.

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