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Netanyahu Denies Ignoring Hamas Assassination Opportunities Before Attacks

1/29/2026

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Netanyahu's Missed Opportunities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly declined 11 chances to assassinate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before the October 7, 2023, attacks, as stated by Channel 12.
Netanyahu's office denied these claims, asserting he pushed for action against Hamas leadership but faced opposition from security officials.
Sinwar, who was responsible for the attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, was killed in October 2024.
Israel is currently searching for the last hostage, Ran Gvili, and plans to reopen the Rafah crossing after his recovery.
The situation in Gaza remains complicated, with ongoing tensions between Hamas and rising anti-Hamas groups.

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Netanyahu Celebrates Recovery

Israel's military announced there are no more hostages in Gaza after Ran Gvili, a police officer killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, was recovered.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister, hailed it as a milestone.
A public Tel Aviv ceremony will be held.
The clock counting captivity days will be turned off.
The next phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan includes reopening Rafah border and Gaza's reconstruction.

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Netanyahu's Missed Opportunities

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly declined 11 chances to assassinate Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before the October 7, 2023, attacks, as stated by Channel 12.
Netanyahu's office denied these claims, asserting he pushed for action against Hamas leadership but faced opposition from security officials.
Sinwar, who was responsible for the attacks that killed over 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, was killed in October 2024.
Israel is currently searching for the last hostage, Ran Gvili, and plans to reopen the Rafah crossing after his recovery.
The situation in Gaza remains complicated, with ongoing tensions between Hamas and rising anti-Hamas groups.

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