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flag Netanyahu blames intelligence failure, not betrayal, for Oct. 7 Hamas attacks, sparking backlash over his account and planned inquiry.

flag On February 5, 2026, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israel’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the October 7 Hamas attacks resulted from a systemic intelligence failure, not internal betrayal, dismissing claims of misconduct. flag He argued that a critical Shin Bet warning reached his office late and was possibly forged, a claim that sparked outrage and skepticism. flag Opposition members walked out, accusing Netanyahu of deflecting accountability and staging a media spectacle. flag Former leaders challenged his account, and tensions flared over the government’s push for a politically appointed inquiry, while Netanyahu also warned Iran of a severe response to any attack.

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