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Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented as it admits fault and casts blame
Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has said it “failed in its mission” to prevent Hamas’ October 7 attack by ignoring repeated warning signs.
What went wrong? Israel's spy agency lists failures in preventing Oct. 7 attack
Israel's domestic security agency had Hamas' battle plans for the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks but didn't take them seriously. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deflected responsibility for the failure.
Shin Bet Admits Failures in Preventing Oct 7 Attack, Blames Netanyahu’s Leadership
The Shin Bet security service's internal report reveals critical intelligence failures and blames Israeli leadership, particularly Netanyahu.
In Oct. 7 Report, Israeli Security Agency Puts Some Blame on Netanyahu Government
The Shin Bet said that it had disregarded intelligence from Gaza about a planned Hamas raid, but also that government policies may have emboldened the militants to attack.
Netanyahu ignored Shin Bet chief’s bid to kill Sinwar days before Oct. 7 – report
PMO denies Channel 12 report; Ronen Bar was reportedly suspicious of Hamas behavior hours before onslaught began, but became convinced terrorists were preparing to repel an Israeli strike
Shin Bet report: Israeli security agency ignored October 7 Hamas attack warnings
The Shin Bet’s report was published on Tuesday, five days after the military released the result of an investigation saying it had drastically underestimated Hamas’ capabilities and ”failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians”.
Netanyahu delayed committee probing Shin Bet’s October 7 failures - KAN
The establishment of the external committee that carried out the Shin Bet probe into October 7 was delayed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for four months, according to KAN's Reshet Bet on Wednesday morning,
Shin Bet probe: Oct. 7 would have been prevented if we’d acted differently
Security agency's report largely shifts blame to other bodies, cites unclear division of responsibilities with IDF, government's overly defensive Gaza policies The post Shin Bet probe: Oct. 7 would have been prevented if we’d acted differently appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Netanyahu's office rejects Shin Bet report findings on October 7
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday dismissed the Shin Bet investigation’s findings regarding the October 7 Hamas attacks. In a pointed statement, officials argued that the report fails to address key questions about the security lapses that allowed the assault to occur,
Shin Bet ignored sim cards, censor warning on Oct. 7, probe finds
A blind-spot for the Shin Bet was its belief on the eve of October 7 that Hamas might be focused on an attack in the West Bank.
Shin Bet chief says he’ll stay until hostages return, state probes Oct. 7 — report
Ronen Bar said to tell senior employees he takes responsibility for failures, as Netanyahu rejects state commission of inquiry and reportedly mulls plans to oust him The post Shin Bet chief says he’ll stay until hostages return,
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Qatar blasts Shin Bet probe that said Doha’s funds to Gaza helped Hamas launch Oct. 7
Qatar on Wednesday lambasted a probe by Israel’s Shin Bet security agency that named the Gulf state’s money to Gaza over the ...
Netanyahu's funding for Hamas via Qatar enabled October 7 invasion, Shin Bet reveals
The Shin Bet also revealed that SIM cards and sensors along the border were activated ahead of time but were ignored.
Shin Bet had ‘deep understanding’ of Hamas threat but failed to warn civilians
Israel’s top domestic security agency ignored signs Hamas would attack in October 2023 and its attempts to thwart threats ...
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PM’s office rails at Shin Bet head, says agency’s probe ‘doesn’t answer any question’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Tuesday issued a scathing attack on Shin Bet security agency head Ronen Bar, ...
Netanyahu, Shin Bet clash on Oct. 7 security failures
US President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans to return to the region in the coming days to work out a ...