Gallant: "Netanyahu liar, stabs Israeli soldiers in back"
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- Former Defense Minister Yoav Galant calls Netanyahu a liar and accuses him of betraying soldiers.
- Galant criticizes Netanyahu for shifting blame to the army and avoiding responsibility for October 7 failures.
Former 'Israeli' Defense Minister Yoav Gallant sharply criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "liar" and accusing him of betraying 'Israeli' soldiers. The remarks came after Netanyahu published documents defending his handling of events leading up to the October 7, 2023 events.
Netanyahu Defends Actions
Netanyahu released the documents late Thursday, submitting responses to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman regarding pre-October 7 failures. In the excerpts, he shifted blame to the army and previous governments while suggesting that security officials underestimated the threat posed by Hamas. Netanyahu portrayed himself as pushing for decisive actions, including targeted assassinations of Hamas leaders and broader military options in Gaza.
Galant Denounces Blame-Shifting
In an interview with 'Israeli' Channel 12 on Saturday, Gallant said, "We have a lying prime minister… while our soldiers were dying, he chose to stab them in the back." He accused Netanyahu of using the timing of the publication to incite against security leaders and deflect accountability.
Gallant also rejected Netanyahu’s claim that he supported targeting Hezbollah’s former leader Hassan Nasrallah, asserting that the prime minister pursued policies that funneled money to Hamas under the pretext that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas refused to pay Gaza.
Military Leaders Under Fire
Gallant highlighted that some Netanyahu cabinet ministers attacked army leaders during security council sessions, but he intervened to prevent the criticism from being passed on. Despite repeated calls, Netanyahu has refused to form an official inquiry into the October 7 events, continuing to place responsibility on the military and intelligence agencies.
Context of October 7 Attack
On October 7, 2023, Hamas and Palestinian factions launched "Al-Aqsa Flood", targeting 11 military bases and 22 settlements. The operation, they said, aimed to end Gaza’s 18-year blockade and counter plans to suppress the Palestinian cause. Following the attack, several 'Israeli' military and political figures publicly accepted personal responsibility for failing to prevent the operation, while Netanyahu has avoided acknowledging direct accountability.
