Netanyahu's wife spreads claim opposition leader had prior knowledge of Oct 7 attacks

Israel is gearing up for a tightly contested parliamentary election slated for October, a campaign that has intensified amid heightened political scrutiny. On Monday, Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly asserted that Yair Golan, a prominent figure in the centre‑left opposition, possessed prior knowledge of the Hamas‑initiated assault on October 7, 2023. The claim, which has been characterized as a conspiracy theory, was disseminated through social media and quickly drew attention from both supporters and critics of the governing coalition.

The allegation emerges at a time when the election narrative is dominated by security concerns and accusations of political maneuvering. Golan and his party have denied any foreknowledge of the attack, and no evidence has been presented to substantiate the Netanyahu family’s assertion. Analysts note that such statements could further polarize the electorate as the country approaches the vote, underscoring the fraught atmosphere surrounding Israel’s upcoming parliamentary contest.