Israel Ignored Warnings of Hamas' Major Attack, Revealing Shocking Intelligence Report
Israeli intelligence officers reveal that Hamas spent over a year planning its recent assault on Israel, demonstrating the group's sophisticated intelligence apparatus and the complacency of Israel's security state. The attack involved a multipronged infiltration of Israel by land, air, and sea, with detailed battle plans and instructions to hit military bases and civilian towns. The assault stunned Israelis who had been assured that Hamas had been deterred, highlighting an intelligence failure. The battle plans confirm warnings from individual soldiers that militants were actively preparing for a large-scale operation. Israel's security apparatus was more focused on Hezbollah, and warnings about the attack were dismissed.
- Israel was warned Hamas was planning a major attack. It was ignored. The Washington Post
- Hamas carried how-to cheat sheets for Oct. 7 attack — and maps of military base that suggest help from spies: Israel New York Post
- Israeli intel picked up Hamas attack plans, then dismissed it, journalist says CNN
- War cabinet observer Deri: Hamas had far more devastating plans for October 7 The Times of Israel
- Israel intelligence' shocking report on Hamas attack: ‘Years of planning and…' Hindustan Times
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