Netanyahu Submits 55-Page Response to Oct. 7 State Comptroller Investigation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a 55-page document in February 2026 with his answers to the state comptroller's investigation into failures leading to October 7. Netanyahu's response placed blame on the military and intelligence establishment — specifically Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar (who resigned March 2025) and IDF Chief Halevi (who resigned January 2025). Netanyahu denied personal responsibility for the intelligence failures, arguing he was not given specific, actionable warnings. The Israeli High Court had previously ordered the comptroller to freeze key parts of the investigation in December 2025. The full findings have not been publicly released.