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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ruth Michaelson in Jerusalem

Netanyahu told to ‘quit now’ as ex-leaders pin blame on dysfunctional government

Benjamin Netanyahu greeting soldiers at the Gaza border last week.
Benjamin Netanyahu, right, greeting soldiers at the Gaza border last week. Photograph: EyePress News/Shutterstock

Former Israeli military, political and intelligence officials have expressed doubts over the leadership of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as debate rages inside the country about the response to the Hamas attacks on 7 October that killed 1,400 Israelis.

Former prime minister Ehud Barak described the terrorist attack as “the most severe blow Israel has suffered since its establishment to date”. “I don’t believe that the people trust Netanyahu to lead when he is under the burden of such a devastating event that just happened under his term,” he told the Observer.

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