Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
Summary
The former head of Israel’s security agency Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, has sued Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation over accusations related to the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. Bar says Netanyahu falsely blamed him for security failures to avoid his own responsibility in the attack, while Netanyahu denies these claims and insists he was not informed in time.Key Facts
- Ronen Bar, ex-Shin Bet chief, filed a lawsuit against Prime Minister Netanyahu for defamation.
- The lawsuit accuses Netanyahu of lying to shift blame for the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
- Bar claims he warned military officials about the attack but couldn’t directly reach Netanyahu.
- Netanyahu says Bar had his direct phone number and should have contacted him immediately.
- Bar resigned in June 2025 amid criticism over the attack’s handling.
- Netanyahu’s former military secretary accused the prime minister’s office of altering phone records about a key call before the attack.
- Egypt’s intelligence chief reportedly warned Netanyahu about the attack days before it happened.
- The October 7 attack resulted in at least 1,221 Israeli deaths and many captives; Israel has since killed over 74,300 people in Gaza according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
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