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Shin Bet Chief Disputes Netanyahu, Calls for Inquiry

4/28/2025

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Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar has boldly challenged Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertions, claiming the Prime Minister distorted the truth about the October 7 attacks. Bar revealed that Shin Bet had warned security officials ahead of the assault and condemned Netanyahu's approach to Hamas. The demand for a state commission to investigate these intelligence failures is growing louder.

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Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar has boldly challenged Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertions, claiming the Prime Minister distorted the truth about the October 7 attacks. Bar revealed that Shin Bet had warned security officials ahead of the assault and condemned Netanyahu's approach to Hamas. The demand for a state commission to investigate these intelligence failures is growing louder.