What Netanyahu should have done after October 7 - assessment

The article analyzes the possible consequences of Ynet's publication that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly received a warning from the UAE about the impending Hamas attack back in September 2023, but did not pass it on to security services. The author questions Netanyahu's reaction and that of his circle, pointing to the UAE's diplomatic response, which neither denies nor confirms the information. It discusses whether this warning could have prevented the tragedy and emphasizes the need for a state commission of inquiry.

The article, based on a Ynet publication, examines the scandal surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his alleged inaction after receiving a warning from the UAE about the impending Hamas attack on October 7. The author, Alex Lipnitsky, analyzes the UAE's diplomatic response, which does not deny the information, which he believes indicates its credibility. The question is raised why Netanyahu did not pass the warning to the head of military intelligence, and it is argued that this could have strengthened checks and possibly prevented the tragedy. The article criticizes the Prime Minister's Office's reaction, which instead of a substantive response filed a libel suit against the newspaper Haaretz. The author emphasizes the need to establish a state commission of inquiry for an independent investigation. It is noted that a month and a half before the elections, the topic of October 7 is back in the spotlight, and Netanyahu's attempts to distance himself from the tragedy only increase attention to it.