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Ex-Defense Minister Gallant Accuses Netanyahu of Deception

2/8/2026

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Yoav Gallant, former defense minister of Israel, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading the public about security failures during the October 7, 2023 attacks.
In Channel 12 interview, Gallant labeled Netanyahu a liar and said he incited ministers against security chiefs.
Gallant refuted Netanyahu's claim that U.S. ammunition shortages increased IDF casualties.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu's shift of blame and noted missed intelligence warnings about Gaza.

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Yoav Gallant, former defense minister of Israel, accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of misleading the public about security failures during the October 7, 2023 attacks.
In Channel 12 interview, Gallant labeled Netanyahu a liar and said he incited ministers against security chiefs.
Gallant refuted Netanyahu's claim that U.S. ammunition shortages increased IDF casualties.
Opposition Leader Yair Lapid criticized Netanyahu's shift of blame and noted missed intelligence warnings about Gaza.