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Report: Netanyahu rejected pre-Oct 7 proposal for targeted strikes in Gaza

Oct 16, 2026 06:48 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel netanyahu, hamas, gaza, october-7, decision-making, retrospective

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A report from N12 indicates that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined a proposal to conduct strikes against Hamas terrorists in Gaza on September 13, 2023. This disclosure provides context regarding the decision-making process in the weeks leading up to the October 7 attack, highlighting internal debates over preemptive military action against the Hamas leadership.

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According to N12, Netanyahu asked about the possibility of killing terrorists during a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration with senior officials on September 13, 2023.

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Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly asked about the possibility of killing terrorists and declined a specific strike proposal during a senior official meeting.

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