‘This was communicated at every level’: Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before October 7

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   Netanyahu's former aide reveals internal warnings before October 7 attacks

   A former senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that internal warnings were issued about the potential for war ahead of the October 7 attacks. The aide, Maj. Gen. (res.) Avi Gil, claimed that there were 'enormous gaps' between what the public knows and what really happened. He also alleged that a senior official in Netanyahu's office attempted to change the recorded time of a critical telephone conversation held on the morning of the attack.

   Why it matters

   The October 7 attacks were a devastating assault on southern Israel by Hamas. The attacks have led to significant scrutiny of Netanyahu's government and its handling of the situation. The revelations by Gil have added to the controversy surrounding Netanyahu's office.

   What is confirmed

   • Netanyahu was warned internally of the potential for war ahead of the October 7 attacks.
   • There remain 'enormous gaps' between what the public knows and what really happened.
   • A senior official in Netanyahu's office attempted to change the recorded time of a critical telephone conversation held on the morning of the attack.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Netanyahu avoided a hostage deal for political reasons.
   • Police believe there is enough evidence to charge the PM's chief of staff for altering records.

   What to watch next

   • The prosecution decision on the Braverman case.
   • Further revelations about the handling of the October 7 attacks by Netanyahu's government.
   • The impact of these allegations on Netanyahu's leadership and reputation.
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   1. CNN — ‘This was communicated at every level’: Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before October 7
   2. Haaretz — Netanyahu avoided hostage deal for political reasons, ex-military secretary says
   3. www.cnn.com — Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before Oct. 7:...
   4. The Jerusalem Post — Former military secretary alleges attempt to alter official records of Oct. 7 massacre timeline
   5. The Times of Israel — Police said to believe there is enough evidence to charge PM’s chief of staff for altering records
   6. www.israelhayom.com — The man who woke Netanyahu at 6:29 a.m. breaks 3 years of silence: 'A pattern of criminal behavior'
   7. The Times of Israel — Transcript reportedly captures PM’s top aide asking stenographer to falsify Oct. 7 records
   8. The Jerusalem Post — Braverman case awaits prosecution decision as Gadi Eisenkot presses AG
   9. Middle East Eye — Netanyahu’s former aide alleges attempt to alter 7 October records
   10. ktvz.com — ‘This was communicated at every level’: Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before Octo....
   11. bsky.app — @the-oc.bsky.social 님의 게시물
   12. www.egyptindependent.com — ‘This was communicated at every level’: Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before Octo....
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