PoliticsEx-Defense Minister: Israel Warned Before Oct 7 Hamas Attack
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed Israel received a warning about a Hamas offensive before the October 7 attack. Gallant said the warning came via Shin Bet about Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's plans. Despite alerts from West Asian countries, Prime Minister Netanyahu kept security officials, including Gallant, in the dark. The attack killed around 1,200 Israelis, injured 5,000, and led to a harsh Israeli military response in Gaza. Gallant called Netanyahu's handling a 'fundamental failure.'
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