Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir
Netanyahu's Refusal to Accept Responsibility for October 7 Failures Deepens Israel's Political Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:47 am CST
As Israel confronts the failures that led to Hamas's devastating October 7, 2023 attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing criticism for evading accountability while tensions escalate between political leadership and military command. Despite overwhelming public demand for an independent investigation, Netanyahu continues to block a state commission of inquiry, proposing instead a government-controlled alternative that has further inflamed public anger and divided Israeli society.
Israeli Military Chief Demands Comprehensive Investigation Into October 7 Hamas Attack Failures
Nov 11, 2025 08:11 am CST
Israel's Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has called for a thorough systemic investigation into the intelligence and operational failures that allowed the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, which killed over 1,200 Israelis. Despite widespread public support for an official state inquiry, Prime Minister Netanyahu's government continues to resist establishing a commission until the Gaza conflict ends, highlighting ongoing political divisions within Israel regarding accountability and the judicial system's role.