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How did Hamas catch Israel by surprise?
Oct 25, 2023
In this episode, the podcast explores how Hamas managed to surprise the well-resourced Israeli intelligence community. It delves into topics such as the intelligence failure during the Israel-Gaza conflict, defense mechanisms implemented by Israel, extremist activist Ben-Gavir, overlooked warnings and signs leading up to the attack, and Operation Alaksa Flood carried out by Hamas.
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- Despite warnings and intelligence alerts, the Israeli intelligence failed to detect an impending large-scale attack by Hamas.
- Israel's focus on settlements and a perceived decrease in the threat from Hamas caused them to underestimate the possibility of an attack.
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Failure of Israeli intelligence in detecting a large-scale Hamas attack
Despite warnings from Hamas in the form of a propaganda video and the Egyptian intelligence agency alerting the Israeli Prime Minister, the Israeli intelligence failed to detect or respond to an impending large-scale attack by Hamas. The attack involved small explosive-laden drones targeting mobile internet towers and observation towers, followed by paragliders and Hamas fighters charging the border fence with explosives and vehicles.
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