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Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks: The Uncertainties Surrounding Netanyahu

On the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks in Israel, questions persist about warnings Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have received beforehand. According to Ayala Panievsky, these allegations harm Netanyahu, but factors like a fragmented opposition and media control reduce risks for him.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 8, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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As Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, questions remain about the warnings that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have received prior to these tragic events.

Interviewed by France 24, Ayala Panievsky, a lecturer at City University of London and author of The New Censorship, emphasizes that the allegations in the period leading up to the elections are very damaging for Netanyahu.

However, she also notes that certain factors mitigate the risks for him, notably a fragmented opposition and the control of major media outlets by his allies.

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