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Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ignoring Hamas warnings before Oct. 7

9/8/2026

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Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of ignoring Hamas warnings before Oct 7.
Eisenkot cited a report that Abu Dhabi warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before the Oct 7 assault.
He said Netanyahu received dozens of warnings about Oct 7 and disregarded them.
Eisenkot pledged a state commission of inquiry after the next government to examine Netanyahu’s knowledge and prevent future attacks.

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Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of ignoring Hamas warnings before Oct 7.
Eisenkot cited a report that Abu Dhabi warned Netanyahu of Hamas plans days before the Oct 7 assault.
He said Netanyahu received dozens of warnings about Oct 7 and disregarded them.
Eisenkot pledged a state commission of inquiry after the next government to examine Netanyahu’s knowledge and prevent future attacks.