Netanyahu’s ex-military secretary says PM’s office falsified Oct. 7 records

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   Ex-Military Secretary Accuses Netanyahu Office of Altering Oct. 7 Records

   Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's former military secretary, stated that the prime minister's office falsified official records concerning the timeline of the October 7 attack. Gil alleged that a stenographer received orders to alter the timestamp of a critical call from 6:40 a.m. to 6:29 a.m. Additionally, Gil asserted that Netanyahu avoided a hostage deal for political reasons and prioritized political survival over saving hostages' lives. In response to the revelations, opposition politicians demanded a criminal probe and called on the attorney general to take legal action against the prime minister, while Likud attacked Gil over the interview.

   Why it matters

   The allegations from a high-ranking insider strike at the core of the government's official narrative surrounding the intelligence and command failures of October 7, 2023. Netanyahu has faced severe public criticism, ongoing domestic protests, and international scrutiny over his handling of the war and his failure to prevent the initial Hamas-led attacks. The new claims have intensified political friction inside Israel, prompting opposition figures to level accusations of treason and demand immediate legal and criminal investigations into the prime minister's inner circle.

   What is confirmed

   • Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil served as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's military secretary before and during the October 7 attack.
   • Avi Gil stated that a stenographer was ordered to change a key call from 6:40 a.m. to 6:29 a.m.
   • Opposition parties demanded a criminal probe of the prime minister and called on the attorney general to take legal action following the revelations.

   What to watch next

   • Potential legal or criminal actions by the attorney general against the prime minister's office
   • Further responses or investigations into the alleged alteration of official October 7 transcripts and timelines
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