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Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before Oct. 7: ‘This was communicated at every level’
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Key Points:
- Former senior aide Maj. Gen. Avi Gil revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was internally warned of deteriorating Israeli deterrence and societal divisions before the October 7 Hamas attacks, though no specific warning of the exact assault was given.
- Gil, Netanyahu’s military secretary until May 2024, personally woke the prime minister on the morning of the deadly attacks and stated there remain significant undisclosed details about the lead-up and response to the war.
- The interview intensifies scrutiny on Netanyahu ahead of a critical election, with opposition figures demanding a full investigation into the government’s handling of the crisis and accountability for perceived failures.
- Gil criticized Netanyahu for prioritizing government stability over the timely return of hostages, alleging that far-right ministers influenced the prime minister to reject earlier hostage deals.
- Netanyahu denied Gil’s claims, accusing him of attempting to obscure the truth and blaming him for not alerting the prime minister sooner, while Gil insists official accounts omit key facts and contain misleading information.
