Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday morning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu bears direct personal responsibility for the October 7, 2023 massacre, citing a report that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu ten days before the attack. Bennett accused Netanyahu of ignoring the warning, transferring funds to Hamas, and preventing a state commission of inquiry.
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tuesday morning, saying Netanyahu bears direct personal responsibility for the October 7, 2023 massacre. Bennett's statement came in response to a Haaretz report published earlier today alleging that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu ten days before the attack about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's plans, and that Netanyahu concealed the warning from security chiefs. Netanyahu's office has denied the report, calling it an 'absolute lie.'
Bennett said Netanyahu was 'captive to the concept' and prioritized buying quiet over saving lives. He accused Netanyahu of transferring funds to Hamas, allowing workers from Gaza, and dismissing security warnings. 'Netanyahu bears direct personal responsibility for the failure that led to the deaths of thousands of Israelis on his watch,' Bennett said. He also accused Netanyahu of blocking a state commission of inquiry to prevent the truth from emerging.
The Zioneer reported earlier this morning on the Haaretz investigation. Bennett has previously accused Netanyahu of being a 'prisoner of Qatar' and of spreading conspiracy theories against security forces, as The Zioneer has reported.
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