Unveiling the Devastating Assault: Israel's War with Hamas

Hamas successfully deceived Israel through a careful campaign of deception, leading to a devastating assault that caught Israel off guard. Over two years, Hamas kept its military plans hidden while convincing Israel that it did not want a fight. Israel believed it was containing a war-weary Hamas by providing economic incentives to Gazan workers, while Hamas fighters were being trained and drilled. The attack, which involved the use of bulldozers, hang gliders, and motorbikes, resulted in the worst breach of Israel's defenses since 1973. Israel acknowledges being caught off guard and has retaliated by killing over 400 Palestinians in Gaza.