Netanyahu's Apology and Intelligence Oversight Amid Hamas Attack Controversy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deleted a social media post in which he blamed the defense and intelligence establishment for failing to provide him with accurate assessments before the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. He later apologized for his claims and expressed full support for the heads of Israel's security establishment. Netanyahu's original post accused the defense officials of not warning him about Hamas' intentions to start a war. The prime minister's remarks sparked criticism from various political figures, including Defense Minister Benny Gantz and former IDF chief Gabi Ashkenazi. Netanyahu's deletion of the post came after a news conference where he promised a thorough investigation into the failure and referred to the ongoing conflict as a "second War of Independence" for Israel.