On 10 September, an Israeli opponent filed a formal complaint against Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after she spread a conspiracy theory suggesting she had prior knowledge of the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. This incident underscores the intense political tensions in Israel as the country prepares for legislative elections on 27 October, a time marked by deep divisions and emotional trauma following the deadliest attack in Israeli history. The attack, carried out by the Palestinian group Hamas, killed over 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and has since fueled a cycle of retaliation and political controversy. Sara Netanyahu made these claims during a televised interview in late August, where she suggested that former general Yaïr Golan, a leader of the left-wing party "The Democrats," had knowledge of the attack plan. She claimed that Golan was "already dressed and ready" at dawn on 7 October, implying that others, including the Prime Minister, were unaware of the threat. However, she did not explicitly accuse Golan of colluding with Hamas. These remarks sparked significant public reaction, especially since many Israelis admire Golan for his actions on 7 October, when he used his personal weapon to help defend civilians during the attack. In response, Golan filed a legal complaint against Sara Netanyahu, accusing her of defamation and incitement to violence. He called her claims "conspiracy theories concocted by malicious minds" and stated that they aimed to "damage his dignity and reputation," according to a statement obtained by AFP. Golan is seeking compensation of 2.5 million shekels (about 700,000 euros) for the alleged harm to his reputation. These kinds of conspiracy theories have become a recurring theme in Israeli politics, with a recent survey by Channel 13 showing that 40% of Israelis and 63% of voters in the current government believe an internal betrayal contributed to the 7 October attack. The 7 October attack remains a central issue in the current election campaign, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing increasing scrutiny. Recently, opponents have called for his resignation after a newspaper article claimed he had been warned by the United Arab Emirates about an imminent Hamas attack 10 days before the event. Netanyahu denies this allegation. Meanwhile, Israel's military response in the Gaza Strip has led to more than 73,000 deaths, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry, a figure the United Nations considers reliable. The ongoing conflict has left the country deeply polarized, with the upcoming elections expected to reflect the nation's profound divisions.