Netanyahu claims Shin Bet head failed to warn him of October 7 attacks in affidavit

The prime minister, in his affidavit to the High Court of Justice, claimed Ronen Bar did not alert him to the dangers of Hamas's invasion.

(L-R) Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

(L-R) Shin Bet director Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90, YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

BySARAH BEN-NUN

APRIL 27, 2025 17:17

Updated: APRIL 27, 2025 21:43

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