Netanyahu's former advisor: There were prior warnings regarding the October 7 attacks

Netanyahu's former advisor: Warnings had been issued before the October 7 attacks

Avi Gil, the former military advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has stated that internal warnings regarding the threat of war were conveyed to the country's leadership ahead of the October 7 attacks. In an interview with CNN, Gil specifically emphasized that this information was transmitted to all levels of administration.

According to the former advisor, analytical reports prepared by Israel's security structures and advisory staff repeatedly noted the possibility of the situation becoming critical. He stated that these warnings were not limited to high-ranking officials alone, but were delivered to all bodies where political decisions are made.

These voiced allegations have further fueled the political debates and criticism against the government that have gained momentum within Israel following the October 7 events. Many experts are bringing the issue of whether official circles reacted adequately to these warnings back onto the agenda.

Meanwhile, the Netanyahu administration has thus far preferred to exercise caution regarding responsibility for failing to prevent the attacks. The Prime Minister's office has not yet provided a detailed position regarding these new statements.

These admissions by Avi Gil make it necessary to re-examine and investigate more deeply the gaps in Israel's security system and the process of analyzing intelligence data.