Former senior intelligence official Tamir Morag said in remarks published Tuesday that those primarily responsible for the October 7, 2023, failure refuse to cooperate with the state inquiry committee, acting with "boundless arrogance" and considering themselves above the law. Morag's criticism was directed at figures he identified as central to the military and political leadership's failure.
Former senior intelligence official Tamir Morag on Tuesday evening sharply criticized those he said were primarily responsible for the October 7, 2023, failure, accusing them of refusing to cooperate with the state inquiry committee. Speaking in a statement published on the source of journalist Erez Tadmor, Morag said, 'In boundless arrogance, people who are the main responsible for the debacle are unwilling to cooperate with an investigative committee. They disregard the elected officials and think they are above the law.'
Morag, a former Mossad officer who has become a vocal commentator on national security, did not name the specific individuals but his remarks appear directed at senior military and political figures who have publicly questioned the committee's mandate or declined to participate in its hearings. The comments come as the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre continues its work, with some senior defense officials reportedly resisting full cooperation.
The Zioneer has previously covered demands from bereaved families and opposition figures for an unimpeded inquiry. Morag's statement adds a prominent voice from the intelligence community to the pressure on officials to fully engage with the investigation.
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