Naftali Bennett on October 7 Attacks

Statements and actions by Naftali Bennett on this topic.

Public disputes concerning the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, including prior warnings, security decisions, and subsequent accounts of responsibility.

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Statement history

2 statements on this page. Dates: September 8, 2026

2 matching statements. Dates: September 8, 2026

2 published statements. Dates: September 8, 2026

Naftali Bennett
Role at the time: Former prime minister of Israel and B’Yachad party leader
September 8, 2026Challenged the characterization
Responding to
Naftali Bennett said the report that Netanyahu was warned ten days before October 7 about Yahya Sinwar’s intentions was true, without publicly explaining the basis for that assertion.
"“The report published this morning that Netanyahu was warned 10 days before the October 7 massacre about Sinwar’s intentions is true.”"
Why we used this label
Bennett directly disputed the Prime Minister’s Office’s categorical denial; the quoted statement asserts the report’s core allegation without publicly supplying his evidentiary basis.
Naftali Bennett says the report of a pre–October 7 UAE warning is true

Bennett X post

Direct public statement by former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. Bennett does not publicly state the basis for his asserted knowledge or provide underlying records; it is evidence of his position, not independent public authentication of the reported call.

Read statement Was Netanyahu warned by the UAE about a major Hamas operation before October 7?

Naftali Bennett

Role at the time: Former prime minister and B’Yachad party leader

September 8, 2026Condemned

Responding to

If Netanyahu received the reported warning and failed to alert security leaders or take action, that failure constituted extraordinary or criminal negligence.

"Netanyahu bears personal and direct responsibility for the failure."

Why we used this label

Bennett accepts the reported warning as true and assigns direct personal responsibility rather than merely requesting verification.

Naftali Bennett statement on the reported UAE warning - Naftali BennettX post

Direct public statement asserting the report is true and condemning Netanyahu’s alleged handling. Bennett did not disclose the basis for saying he knew it was true.

Read statement Was Netanyahu warned by the UAE about a major Hamas operation before October 7?