Netanyahu strikes back at ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar over Oct. 7 contact claims in lawsuit
Former Shin Bet director Ronen Bar has accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of refusing to take his calls on the morning of October 7, 2023. Bar claims that unlike previous prime ministers, Netanyahu never provided him with his personal telephone number. In response, Netanyahu struck back at Bar, questioning his seriousness and accusing him of lacking basic information that all heads of security establishment should have.
He also criticized Bar for not calling him during the attack, arguing that doing so could have saved many lives. Bar's lawsuit alleges that Netanyahu failed to intervene even after the massacre began and presents evidence refuting the claim that Shin Bet concealed information.
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- Netanyahu responds to Ronen Bar's libel suit, says ex-Shin Bet chief could have called him on Oct. 7 haaretz.com
- 'Blood libel:' Ex-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for NIS 3 million israelnationalnews.com
