Over 40 Ex-Israeli Officials Call for Netanyahu's Removal, Cite Security Failures and Threats to Democracy
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Over 40 former Israeli military and intelligence officials signed a letter calling for Netanyahu's "immediate removal" from power, saying he poses an "existential threat" to Israel.
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The officials blame Netanyahu for security failures that enabled the October 7 Hamas attack that killed over 1,200 Israelis.
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They accuse Netanyahu of forming a coalition with "extremist parties" and undermining Israeli democracy with controversial judicial reforms.
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The officials allege Netanyahu financed Hamas to weaken the Palestinian Authority, claims he has denied.
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Critics say Netanyahu has served too long as prime minister and appointed incompetent, corrupt ministers, but supporters dispute claims he is unpopular.