It’s one thing to be caught off guard, but it’s something else to use what he knew was coming as an opportunity to deliberately murder innocent women and children to avoid accountability
No doubt. Netanyahu’s army was in the West Bank at the time of the attack on his country in a known precarious area. His military and he himself failed his country and used the results to justify more killing. Very much like Bush and Cheney failed the United States in September of 2001, using it to justify a military buildup, loss of American freedoms and wars in countries we had no business in. Im just an ordinary citizen who knew without a doubt that there were no WMDs in Iraq. Just like i know Israel has nuclear capabilities and Iran does not.
Don’t forget the young female IDF soldiers who belonged to a specialized border surveillance unit known as the tatzpitaniyot (Hebrew for "look-outs" or "spotters"). In the months and weeks leading up to the October 7 attack, these soldiers REPEATEDLY warned their superiors about highly unusual and coordinated activity along the Gaza border. Their detailed logs were systematically dismissed by senior commanders…
Their surveillance base at Nahal Oz was located less than a mile from the Gaza line.
They were unarmed so when Hamas breached the border, 15 female spotters were killed at Nahal Oz, and several others were taken hostage into Gaza.
I'm greatly relieved that I'm not the only one who remembers this. I left my comment before I read yours, but you have gone into much greater detail. Thank you.
Great column . It’s quite clear that the delayed response to the Oct 7 terrorist attack was intended to make Hamas the perpetrator of all crimes and allow the atrocities to happen. This was what Netanyahu wanted … a travesty so vile that it justified the decimation of all Gaza and all Palestinians. He stood back and watched his people die …. So he could command a revenge genocide with no guilt . Zionism embraces victimization - and are willing to sacrifice their own people for their political ambitions.
I constantly wonder where the reporting of the female unit (unarmed) IDF border fence observer soldiers have disappeared to. They were reporting to their superiors in the months leading up to October 7th regarding the build up of activity along the border fence. Their reports were received but were largely ignored. I guess we now know why.
High hopes? On top of this we now have to concern ourselves with the likelihood of AI killing us off, And the puppet speaking on behalf of the Oligarchs 'in control' of the vengeful little agents saying there's nothing to worry about because he's a smart president? I feel so relieved. The agents learned everything they know and decisions they make from us. What can we expect? 🤷🏻♀️
Why does Israel keep reelecting Bibi if they don’t support his genocidal behaviors? He’s not a one off, Netanyahu has had power 20 years and elected SIX TIMES! Israeli’s voted for his brand of hate and violence, over and over and over again. Why is the US supporting a genocidal maniac, a man who FUNDED the attacks on his own Country, just to generate hate, Netanyahu allowed over 1000 of his own citizens to be killed by funding Hamas over a BILLION DOLLARS!
It’s 4 hours since article posted and the article you suggested reading is behind a paywall. When you bring up article, it says, “This article has reached its free share limit”. I would love to read article!
No doubt. Netanyahu’s army was in the West Bank at the time of the attack on his country in a known precarious area. His military and he himself failed his country and used the results to justify more killing. Very much like Bush and Cheney failed the United States in September of 2001, using it to justify a military buildup, loss of American freedoms and wars in countries we had no business in. Im just an ordinary citizen who knew without a doubt that there were no WMDs in Iraq. Just like i know Israel has nuclear capabilities and Iran does not.
Trump was warned and started a war.
Don’t forget the young female IDF soldiers who belonged to a specialized border surveillance unit known as the tatzpitaniyot (Hebrew for "look-outs" or "spotters"). In the months and weeks leading up to the October 7 attack, these soldiers REPEATEDLY warned their superiors about highly unusual and coordinated activity along the Gaza border. Their detailed logs were systematically dismissed by senior commanders…
Their surveillance base at Nahal Oz was located less than a mile from the Gaza line.
They were unarmed so when Hamas breached the border, 15 female spotters were killed at Nahal Oz, and several others were taken hostage into Gaza.
I'm greatly relieved that I'm not the only one who remembers this. I left my comment before I read yours, but you have gone into much greater detail. Thank you.
I already wrote about the female spitters in an earlier episode.
True. That did occur.
Great column . It’s quite clear that the delayed response to the Oct 7 terrorist attack was intended to make Hamas the perpetrator of all crimes and allow the atrocities to happen. This was what Netanyahu wanted … a travesty so vile that it justified the decimation of all Gaza and all Palestinians. He stood back and watched his people die …. So he could command a revenge genocide with no guilt . Zionism embraces victimization - and are willing to sacrifice their own people for their political ambitions.
I constantly wonder where the reporting of the female unit (unarmed) IDF border fence observer soldiers have disappeared to. They were reporting to their superiors in the months leading up to October 7th regarding the build up of activity along the border fence. Their reports were received but were largely ignored. I guess we now know why.
Trump and Netanyahu; separated at birth.
Always knew this !
High hopes? On top of this we now have to concern ourselves with the likelihood of AI killing us off, And the puppet speaking on behalf of the Oligarchs 'in control' of the vengeful little agents saying there's nothing to worry about because he's a smart president? I feel so relieved. The agents learned everything they know and decisions they make from us. What can we expect? 🤷🏻♀️
Why does Israel keep reelecting Bibi if they don’t support his genocidal behaviors? He’s not a one off, Netanyahu has had power 20 years and elected SIX TIMES! Israeli’s voted for his brand of hate and violence, over and over and over again. Why is the US supporting a genocidal maniac, a man who FUNDED the attacks on his own Country, just to generate hate, Netanyahu allowed over 1000 of his own citizens to be killed by funding Hamas over a BILLION DOLLARS!
Netanyahu.. with all of the craziness over this war. And it is a war, and Israel “surveillance”
It’s 4 hours since article posted and the article you suggested reading is behind a paywall. When you bring up article, it says, “This article has reached its free share limit”. I would love to read article!
Thank you for your reporting on Gaza!
Try this fresh link : https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-09-08/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/netanyahu-got-an-explicit-warning-before-oct-7-he-didnt-brief-security-chiefs/000001a0-7a3b-d7d5-a9fc-7eff3d0f0000?gift=9c8143dfaeaf439ca91e0965bb22e74a
That has reached its limit as well. Thank you for trying.
Excellent post, thank you 🙏
FYI, the link is paywalled, sadly (“reached limited of free shared articles”), at least for me.
But the comments … oy
Sorry about that wasn’t aware they limited it. Try this link : https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/israel-security/2026-09-08/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/netanyahu-got-an-explicit-warning-before-oct-7-he-didnt-brief-security-chiefs/000001a0-7a3b-d7d5-a9fc-7eff3d0f0000?gift=9c8143dfaeaf439ca91e0965bb22e74a
No worries, same issue for that one too.
Don’t sweat it, you did a tremendous job with your synopsis.
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Never one to give up, this is a free article in the New Yorker that covers the Haaretz piece
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/the-warning-benjamin-netanyahu-ignored
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How very frustrating, so sorry about that I was unaware of the restriction and it would not be ethical to copy and paste anything beyond my synopsis.
I think if you give them your email, you can view a limited number of articles.
Martin
Truly, no worries: I (and I’m sure others!) appreciate & applaud your ethical boundaries, and again you conveyed the core beautifully.