Where were you on 10/7/23? The ministers exposed
An investigation by 'Shomrim' reveals the diaries of Israeli government ministers on October 7, 2023. Six ministers, including Israel Katz, Shlomo Karhi, and May Golan, were not recorded in any activity until the cabinet meeting at 6 PM. Minister Katz did not disclose a full diary; Karhi described a protected journey to Tel Aviv. Only a few began managing their offices that same day.
An investigation by 'Shomrim' on ynet reveals the diaries of Israeli government ministers on October 7, 2023, pointing to widespread functional failure. Six ministers — Israel Katz (Energy), Shlomo Karhi (Communications), May Golan, Ofir Sofer, David Amsalem, and Yitzhak Wasserlauf — were not recorded in any activity until the cabinet meeting convened at 6 PM, about 12 hours after the attack began. Minister Katz, responsible for the energy and infrastructure sector, refused to fully disclose his day, and his official diary includes only cabinet and government meetings. His spokesperson declined to address questions about preparedness for emergency scenarios. Minister Karhi, a resident of the Gaza envelope, described how he stayed in a safe room with his family until he left in an armored vehicle for the cabinet meeting, noticing bodies on the roadside. The investigation notes that civil society organizations and volunteers filled the vacuum left by government ministries in the early days.