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Netanyahu Faces Backlash Over Hamas Attack Response

2/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism over his handling of the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for a criminal investigation into Netanyahu's inner circle for alleged intelligence manipulation.
Lapid argues that Netanyahu's selective use of security information undermines accountability.
Critics say Netanyahu's booklet shifts blame and rewrites history, highlighting a political divide over accountability during the crisis.

History

Historical Context

The Second Intifada began in 2000, escalating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and resulting in over 4,000 deaths. Prime Minister Ehud Barak faced criticism for his response, reflecting societal divisions over security and accountability. Today, Prime Minister Netanyahu's alleged intelligence manipulation recalls these past controversies, underscoring the persistent challenges of transparency and trust in leadership amid ongoing tensions in the region.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces criticism over his handling of the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has called for a criminal investigation into Netanyahu's inner circle for alleged intelligence manipulation.
Lapid argues that Netanyahu's selective use of security information undermines accountability.
Critics say Netanyahu's booklet shifts blame and rewrites history, highlighting a political divide over accountability during the crisis.

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