Report: Netanyahu did not leave for army HQ until two hours after October 7 invasion began

A new report by Israeli television suggests that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not depart for the army headquarters until two hours after the October 7, 2023, invasion began. The report cites unpublished minutes from the Prime Minister's diary to support these findings. According to these records, Netanyahu remained at his private residence in Caesarea until at least 8:30 a.m. Furthermore, the report notes that the Prime Minister did not consult with senior security officials regarding the situation for another hour and a half after that time. These claims emerge amidst ongoing public and political debate regarding the performance of Israel's political and military leadership during the initial hours of the Hamas-led attack.