The article examines the recurring pattern of political and military failures in Israel, with a focus on the similarities between Golda Meir's responses during the 1973 war and Benjamin Netanyahu's reactions following recent security failures. Aluf Benn, the editor of Haaretz, highlights how both leaders employed a similar logic to evade responsibility, which raises questions about accountability in leadership. The backdrop for this discussion is Netanyahu's recent publication of a detailed document outlining his narrative regarding the failures leading up to the attack by Hamas on southern Israel on October 7, 2023. Benn argues that despite the passage of time, the methods of justifying failures remain strikingly consistent, reflecting a deep-seated issue in Israeli political discourse.