Netanyahu's October 7 Priority: Not Defense, But Deflection
A former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu dropped a bombshell to Israel's Kan news: Netanyahu's 'first task' after the October 7 attacks was ordering a plan to evade responsibility. This from a leader who oversaw years of policy choices, including bolstering Hamas to undermine the Palestinian Authority, as chronicled by figures like former Prime Minister Ehud Barak and numerous Israeli intelligence
reports. (Source: AP News, Kan News) Instead of addressing the systematic security failures, the focus swiftly shifted to PR. This isn't just about Netanyahu; it's a playbook for leaders everywhere: when the house is burning, grab the fire extinguisher but make sure the cameras aren't on you. How many 'unexpected' security breaches have a history of deliberate neglect?