Netanyahu Rejects October 7 'Treason' Theory, Says Security Failures Must Be Investigated

Theory Briefing

• Netanyahu publicly rejected the 'treason' theory, insisting October 7 failures must be investigated as security breakdowns, not deliberate betrayal.
• 23% of opposition voters believe Israelis enabled the attack, a notably higher rate than the general public.
• The split between 'treason' and 'failure' explanations maps closely onto existing political divides, with opposition supporters more suspicious of the government.
• When catastrophic events lack clear answers, some people fill the gap by assuming intent — a pattern visible in the polling data here.