Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu admitted to approving a pager attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon that killed 39 people. Netanyahu acknowledged Israel's responsibility for the attacks during a cabinet meeting, despite opposition from senior officials. The relationship between Netanyahu and recently dismissed defence minister Yoav Gallant has been marked by frequent disagreements. Gallant was dismissed in March 2023 but returned to his position and was serving as defence minister during the Gaza war and southern Lebanon operations. Netanyahu has avoided accountability for security lapses and opposed establishing a public inquiry commission into the events leading to the October 7 Hamas attack.