
The Meaning of Israel's Oct. 7 Failures
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Lessons from the Battlefield: Strategic Miscalculations
This chapter compares chess strategy to military tactics, illustrating how innovative thinking can disrupt expectations in conflict situations. It critiques Israel's leadership failures leading up to the October 7th attack, emphasizing how underestimating threats and over-reliance on technology led to significant lapses in military preparedness. Additionally, it discusses the chaotic response during the attack and the implications for future military strategy in the face of evolving threats.
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