Rifts open: Israel’s Netanyahu apologises after taking swipe at intel chiefs over Hamas attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an apology to his intelligence and security chiefs after accusing them of not informing him about a planned attack by Hamas. Israel was caught off guard by the attack, which resulted in the deaths of at least 1,400 Israelis. Netanyahu’s remarks sparked political uproar, with opposition leaders and even members of his own cabinet calling for him to retract his statement. The prime minister has yet to take responsibility for the intelligence failure, stating that tough questions will be asked after the war.