{
  "id": 13396248,
  "title": "Netanyahu’s former aide alleges attempt to alter 7 October records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/netanyahus-former-aide-alleges-attempt-to-alter-7-october-records",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:33:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
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    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahus-former-aide-alleges-attempt-alter-7-october-records"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing fresh allegations that he prioritized his political survival over efforts to secure the release of captives during the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack. According to former military secretary Avi Gil, Netanyahu abandoned potential opportunities to free the captives due to concerns that an agreement could threaten his governing coalition. Gil's claims were reported by Israeli media outlets Channel 12 and Israel Hayom. The allegations come as Netanyahu continues to face scrutiny over his handling of the crisis following the hostage situation.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "‘This was communicated at every level’: Netanyahu military aide reveals internal warnings before October 7",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/this-was-communicated-at-every-level-netanyahu-military-aide-reveals",
        "published": "2026-10-10T07:34:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Netanyahu’s former aide alleges attempt to alter 7 October records",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/netanyahus-former-aide-alleges-attempt-to-alter-7-october-records-13396249",
        "published": "2026-10-10T11:23:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Netanyahu faces fresh allegations he ignored warnings about Oct. 7 — right before an election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/netanyahu-faces-fresh-allegations-he-ignored-warnings-about-oct-7",
        "published": "2026-10-10T12:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}