Netanyahu’s wife pushes conspiracy theory that left-wing leader Golan had advance knowledge of Oct. 7

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has alleged that Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party, possessed advance knowledge regarding the October 7 Hamas-led attacks. The accusation, which has been characterized by critics as a conspiracy theory, has sparked significant political backlash within Israel.

In response to the claim, Golan’s Democrats party issued a formal condemnation, labeling the assertion as slanderous. The party stated that the rhetoric crosses a red line and described the nature of the accusation as bordering on insanity.