Intelligence Oversights in Israeli Defense

This chapter examines Israel's leadership and military strategies in the face of threats from Hamas, highlighting historical negligence in understanding adversarial intentions. It discusses critical intelligence failures leading up to the October 7 events, drawing parallels with past military disasters and emphasizing a reliance on technology at the expense of human intelligence. The chapter also contrasts military preparedness in Israel with that of the U.S., questioning complacency in security measures and the need for a deeper understanding of enemy tactics.