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The View From Inside Israel with Tom Gross | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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Israeli Intelligence Failures and the Hamas Attack

This chapter discusses the failures of Israeli intelligence on the 7th of October, 2023, comparing it to the 9/11 attacks and questioning the lack of preparation. It explores the potential link between internal unrest in Israel and the emboldening of Hamas, as well as the relationship between Iran and Hamas. The chapter also delves into the treatment of hostages, the power of hostage families in Israel, doubts about casualty reports, and the differences in rules of engagement between the IDF and other forces.

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