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Netanyahu Kept Security Officials in Dark About Oct 7 Warnings, Says Ex-Defence Minister
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Firstpost•28-09-2026, 11:24
Netanyahu Kept Security Officials in Dark About Oct 7 Warnings, Says Ex-Defence Minister
- •Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed Israel received a warning about a Hamas offensive before the October 7 attack through a Shin Bet channel.
- •Gallant's admission follows reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by West Asian countries about a massive Hamas attack but ignored them and did not share alerts with top security officials.
- •The October 7 attack led to 1,200 deaths, 5,000 injuries, and 250 abductions, triggering an Israeli military response that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
- •Gallant accused Netanyahu of a "fundamental failure" in assessing the situation, citing reports that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Egypt had warned Netanyahu about the impending attack.
- •Gallant also stated that Netanyahu kept senior security officials, including himself, in the dark about sensitive conversations with American officials during the Israel-Hamas war, leading to low trust from the Americans.
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Former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed that Israel received a warning through a Shin Bet intelligence channel indicating that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was planning an offensive before the October 7 attack.
Reports indicate that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed called Netanyahu to warn him of a destabilising Hamas attack, and Egyptian spy chief Abbas Kamel personally visited Israel to deliver a similar warning about Hamas mobilising for a major assault.
Gallant accused Netanyahu of a fundamental failure in overall situation assessment and stated that the prime minister kept senior security officials in the dark about sensitive conversations with American officials regarding hostages and ammunition.
