In August and September 2026, Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu blamed political opponents and security officials over failures surrounding Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.
Where it stands
Netanyahu's responsibility for the October 7 security failure is central to Israel's October 2026 election campaign.
Deaths in October 7 Gaza strikes
2
2 readings
October 7 perpetrators remaining alive
2,000
2 readings
Journalists killed in Gaza
263
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October 2026
2 days ago
Oct 9Former aide said Netanyahu received internal warnings of potential war
3 days ago
Oct 8Netanyahu and opponents made October 7 central to election campaigns
Oct 8Netanyahu's former military secretary alleged attempts to alter October 7 records
Wed, Oct 7
Oct 7 Protesters booed New York's mayor at October 7 vigil
Oct 7Gaza survivors described lasting physical and psychological trauma
Oct 7October 7 survivors struggled with lasting trauma and instability
Oct 7Sydney and Melbourne held vigils for October 7 victims
Oct 7Gaza children endured lasting trauma three years into war
Oct 7Israelis returned to rebuild communities near Gaza
Oct 7Israelis protested nationwide to demand an October 7 inquiry
Oct 7Israel struck Gaza, reportedly killing five people
Oct 7New York mayor faced backlash over October 7 statement
Oct 7Israel marked third anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attacks
Tue, Oct 6
Oct 6Israel put its military on high alert for October 7
Mon, Oct 5
Oct 5Netanyahu vowed no Hamas rule in Gaza at memorial
September 2026
Tue, Sep 29
Sep 29 Israel's opposition leader called Netanyahu's pre-election attack warning fear-mongering
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27Report said Egypt warned Netanyahu days before Hamas attack
Sep 27Former Israeli defense minister said intelligence misread Hamas warning
Wed, Sep 16
Sep 16Netanyahu proposed law stripping citizenship from Israeli military critics
Wed, Sep 9
Sep 9Netanyahu said he would sue an Israeli newspaper for libel
Tue, Sep 8
Sep 8Opposition leaders demanded state inquiry into Netanyahu's handling of warnings