Netanyahu's U-turn on Hamas attack and reservist protest connection raises eyebrows

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to backtrack on a reported comment suggesting that a pre-war protest among army reservists may have motivated Hamas to carry out its attack last month. After facing public backlash, Netanyahu stated that Hamas started the war because it wants to kill Israelis, not because of any internal disagreements. Defense Minister Benny Gantz called on Netanyahu to retract his comment, emphasizing the need for responsibility during times of war. Protests outside Netanyahu's residence and a poll indicating widespread support for his resignation highlighted growing public anger towards political and security leaders in Israel.