Israeli Minister Apologizes for 'Sinful' Reforms Dividing Society

Galit Distel Atbaryan, a Likud Party lawmaker and former Cabinet member, issued a rare apology for her role in creating internal divisions in Israel, which she believes contributed to perceptions of weakness and ultimately led to a Hamas attack on October 7. The internal strife was sparked by the government's attempt to overhaul the judicial system, leading to mass protests and national tension. Distel Atbaryan resigned from her ministerial position shortly after the attack, criticizing her office as a waste of funds during the ongoing conflict.