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Israel Online · Oct 14, 2026

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Look Who Woke Up: Former Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu Over October 7 Accusations Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations concerning the failures that preceded the October 7 Hamas massacre. Bar claims he repeatedly warned Netanyahu about the risk of war throughout 2023, including a specific warning in July. He also says the Shin Bet issued an alert at 3:03 a.m. on October 7 and informed the Prime Minister's military secretariat. While acknowledging the Shin Bet's intelligence failures, Bar is demanding the release of original documents and challenging Netanyahu not to hide behind parliamentary immunity.

*Look Who Woke Up: Former Shin Bet Chief Sues Netanyahu Over October 7 Accusations* Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over allegations concerning the failures that preceded the October 7 Hamas massacre. Bar claims he repeatedly warned Netanyahu about the risk of war throughout 2023, including a specific warning in July. He also says the Shin Bet issued an alert at 3:03 a.m. on October 7 and informed the Prime Minister's military secretariat. While acknowledging the Shin Bet's intelligence failures, Bar is demanding the release of original documents and challenging Netanyahu not to hide behind parliamentary immunity.

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