'Blood libel:' Ex-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for NIS 3 million
Ronen Bar filed a defamation lawsuit against the Prime Minister, alleging that Netanyahu published false accusations about his role in the October 7 failures.
Former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for shifting blame regarding the October 7 attacks. According to the lawsuit, Bar presented weekly warnings about potential escalations, particularly targeting the Gaza Strip during the Jewish High Holidays, but Netanyahu rejected both the warnings and proposed plans to target senior Hamas officials.
The lawsuit claims Netanyahu pursued a policy of "quiet at any cost," including funding Hamas' military wing and allowing Hamas to remain in power, despite Bar's objections. Bar alleges that Netanyahu blocked his attempts to influence policymaking and that he resigned after the massacre, stating he would not remain silent in the face of a "blood libel."
The lawsuit asserts Netanyahu's repeated accusations are malicious and false, meant to conceal the truth from the public. Bar is seeking full disclosure of documents and demanding a state commission of inquiry to uncover the facts, in order to protect the memory of fallen personnel and prevent a cycle of lies and fear.
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