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Netanyahu was warned of October 7 Hamas attack, reports say ahead of election

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  • the headline was changed: The growing reports of Netanyahu receiving warning ahead was warned of October 7 Hamas attack, reports say ahead of election
  • the headline was changed: The growing reports of Netanyahu was warned receiving warning ahead of October 7 Hamas attackreports say ahead of election
  • the headline was changed: The growing reports of Netanyahu receiving warning ahead was warned of October 7 Hamas attack, reports say ahead of election
  • the headline was changed: Ahead of Israel's election, The growing reports grow of Netanyahu warned receiving warning ahead of Hamas attack

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's explanation for the worst-ever breakdown of Israel's national security has been simple: no-one woke him up on the morning of October 7, 2023.

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