Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
The UN Security Council rejects a Russian-Chinese draft resolution to postpone the reimposition of sanctions on Iran.
Chinese delegate to the Security Council: The Israeli-American attack on Iran's nuclear facilities made things very difficult.
Russian envoy to the UN Security Council: Iran takes all concerns into account and is ready to cooperate.
Russian delegate: Iran expressed its willingness to dialogue, but Washington refused. This is not diplomacy, but rather deception and fraud.
Russian UNSC representative: Iran has proven itself to be a wise party and has expressed its willingness to cooperate with the IAEA, as was the case in the Cairo Agreement.
UN Security Council is considering a Russian-Chinese draft resolution calling for a postponement of the reimposition of sanctions on Iran.
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: Iran and Russia sign $25 billion agreement to build four nuclear power plants
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in the Bekaa Valley, eastern Lebanon: Israeli airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the town of Nabi Sheet in the al-Shaara heights
Yemeni Ministry of Health: The death toll from the Israeli aggression on the capital, Sanaa, has risen to 9 martyrs, including two women and four children, in addition to 174 injuries, including 35 women and 59 children, in a non-final toll
War Sec Hegseth ordered hundreds of the US military’s generals and admirals to gather on short notice, at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week.

Netanyahu afraid of Oct. 7 probe as failures resurface: Israeli media

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Al Mayadeen English + Israeli media
  • 2 Sep 2025 22:30
  • 1 Shares
3 Min Read

An Israeli Channel 13 report blames the army, Mossad, and leadership for October 7 failures, while questioning Netanyahu’s refusal to allow an official inquiry.

Listen
  • x
  • Israeli soldiers apprehended by Palestinian resistance fighters, October 7 2023 (social media)
    Israeli soldiers apprehended by Palestinian Resistance fighters, October 7, 2023 (Screengrab)

“Israel’s” Channel 13 aired a report acknowledging serious failures by the military, Mossad, and intelligence services in their handling of the events of October 7, while raising concerns about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to authorize an official investigation.

Channel 13 analyst Eyal Markovich openly criticized the military’s lack of preparedness during the attack.

“The fundamental question is: Where was the army on October 7? Why weren't there hundreds of soldiers on the border? This clearly shows that the army failed.” Markovich asserted that the failure extended beyond the military alone.

“The Mossad, intelligence, military commanders, and political leadership bear significant responsibility for what happened,” he said.

Netanyahu’s avoidance of inquiry raises questions

The analyst questioned why Netanyahu has opposed an official inquiry into the events of October 7.

“If that is the case, why is Netanyahu afraid of an official inquiry?” Markovich asked, emphasizing that the lack of accountability from the highest levels of government is alarming, especially amid such systemic security and intelligence lapses.

Related News

Netanyahu growing more isolated as war crimes continue: Hamas

5 killed in Gaza while seeking aid; staggering toll on the rise

He concluded by noting that the prime minister himself may have played a role, directly or indirectly, in the failures.

“There appear to be huge failures on the part of the army, intelligence, Mossad, and all sector commanders, amid indications that the prime minister played a role, large or small, in the failures that occurred on October 7.”

The broadcast adds to the growing number of internal voices within “Israel” demanding transparency, accountability, and a thorough examination of the events leading up to one of the most significant breaches in recent history.

Fleeing official probe, Netanyahu eyed private committee for Oct. 7

In November 2024, senior officials from the Israeli military said that there had been a significant delay in presenting the findings of the investigations into the events of October 7, 2023.

They emphasized that this delay persists, although many of the investigations are already completed and have been submitted to lower-level officials, with some ready to be presented to the former Israeli Chief of Staff.

Amid this, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was advocating for the creation of a private committee of inquiry into the failures of October 7, "to prevent the formation of an official state commission of inquiry," according to Israel Hayom. 

The newspaper cites informed sources on the proposal for a "private investigation committee," which would include a judge, representatives from the military, and family members of those killed or taken captive on October 7.

The sources explained that committee members would be selected through an agreement between the coalition and the opposition, given the significant mistrust between the government and the judiciary.

Read more: IOF suffered 'historic, unprecedented' failure on Oct 7 attack: Maariv

  • Israel
  • Israeli occupation
  • Israeli aggression
  • October 7
  • Operation Al Aqsa Flood
  • Hamas
  • Gaza
  • Gaza Strip
  • Gaza genocide
  • war on Gaza
  • October 7 IOF failure
  • October 7 investigation
War on Gaza

War on Gaza

Most Read

Iran exposes Israeli nuclear projects in major security breach

Iran exposes Israeli nuclear projects in major security breach

  • Politics
  • 24 Sep 2025
The poster published by Al-Qassam Brigades, showing all the Israeli captives left in Gaza, September 20, 2025 (Al-Qassam Military Media)

Al-Qassam releases captives 'farewell photo' amid Gaza City operation

  • Politics
  • 20 Sep 2025
27 wounded in Eilat drone explosion amid failed interception

27 wounded Israelis in Eilat drone explosion amid failed interception

  • Politics
  • 24 Sep 2025
'Israel' drone strike wipes out family in South Lebanon, 3 kids killed

'Israel' drone strike wipes out family in South Lebanon, 3 kids killed

  • Politics
  • 21 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
War on Gaza

Read Next

All
President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order regarding TikTok in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Washington (AP)
Politics

'I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank,' Trump claims

Alaa Hassanein carries the body of his 4-year-old niece, Sara Hassanein, who was killed in an Israeli military strike on a school used as a shelter, outside Al-Shifa Hospital, in Gaza City, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 (AP)
Health

Civilians in Gaza sustain war injuries at rates beyond combat troops

The Capitol is seen during rainy weather in Washington, Thursday, September 25, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Democratic support for 'Israel' shifts amid war on Gaza, 'annexation'

Former FBI Director James Comey, with his attorney, David Kelley, right, speaks to reporters after a day of testimony before the House Judiciary and Oversight committees, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 (AP)
Politics

Ex-FBI chief, Trump critic James Comey indicted on 2 charges

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS