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Netanyahu Criticized for Three-Hour Delay in Speaking to IDF Chief on Oct. 7
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First reported by Kan News · 6 hours ago
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism after a report claimed he delayed speaking with the IDF Chief of Staff for three hours on the morning of October 7, 2023, during the initial Hamas invasion. Survivors and political opponents have condemned the alleged delay, calling for a state inquiry into the events.
- 01Netanyahu reportedly waited three hours to speak with IDF Chief of Staff on Oct. 7.
- 02Survivors and bereaved families condemned the alleged delay.
- 03Critics are calling for an independent state commission of inquiry.
- 04Political opponents cited the report as proof of leadership failure.
- 05Netanyahu has previously blamed the defense establishment for the attack.
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