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Sara Netanyahu Questions Yair Golan's Rapid Response During October 7 Massacre

Sara Netanyahu recently questioned the speed at which retired Major General Yair Golan responded to the October 7 Hamas invasion. During the massacre, Golan put on his uniform and drove to the south to rescue survivors, an action that became a major story of individual initiative. However, Sara Netanyahu suggested that his early arrival and readiness might imply he had prior knowledge of the attack, leading to a theory of internal betrayal. This narrative positions the security establishment as potentially complicating the prime minister's leadership. While Yair Golan threatened to sue for defamation, the administration of the Netanyahu political machine has used this conspiracy to distance Benjamin Netanyahu from responsibility for the military failure. The move reflects a broader political culture where institutions like the military and intelligence services are viewed through the lens of loyalty to the leader. This shift mirrors the political logic seen during the presidency of Donald Trump, where independent institutions were often viewed as suspect if they did not align with the leader's goals. In Israel, this strategy aims to frame any potential electoral defeat as a result of a conspiracy by the establishment rather than a simple loss of the voters' will.

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