Times Now · DistrictNews · 2026-09-02
Netanyahu claims officials deliberately chose not to wake him during October
Netanyahu claims officials deliberately chose not to wake him during October. He claims officials were concerned waking him could trigger an escalation. Hamas’ October 7 attack killed 1,221 people in Israel, according to an AFP tally. Netanyahu’s comments came a day after his wife, Sara Netanyahu, accused opposition politician Yair Golan of having prior knowledge of the Hamas attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused security officials of intentionally failing to wake him during Hamas' October 7 attack, claiming earlier notification could have prompted a swift military response., US News, Times Now
Why it matters. This claim highlights ongoing political accountability and communication breakdowns within Israel's leadership regarding the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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