Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu sued by former security chief over October 7 blame
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Israel's former security chief has filed a defamation lawsuit against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over accusations linked to the October 7 Hamas-led attack, Al Jazeera English reported. Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame for intelligence and security failures that preceded the assault.
The legal action comes as Israeli elections approach. The dispute centers on responsibility for the devastating attack and the country's preparedness, a contentious issue dominating Israel's political landscape.
