Fareed Zakaria GPS
Hamas' Unprecedented Attack on Israel
Oct 8, 2023
CNN reporter Nic Robertson provides a live update of the situation on the ground. Former Israeli Justice Minister and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses the retaliation on Gaza. Former Palestinian Minister of Information Mustafa Barghouti highlights the significance of equal rights and peace. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett shares personal stories and addresses the intelligence failure. The conflict between Hamas and Israel is analyzed, exploring long-term interests and the role of Iran.
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- Hamas' unprecedented attack on Israel has raised questions about the intelligence and security failure that allowed a small entity to breach Israel's defenses and overwhelm its technologically advanced military.
- The controversial attempts by the new right-wing Israeli government to take over the power of the Supreme Court have ignited widespread protests and dissent, causing divisions throughout the military and among civilians, ultimately impacting Israel's unity and preparation for conflict.
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Asymmetry and Surprise in the Attack
The recent attack by Hamas on Israel, despite being a weak entity compared to the IDF, has shown an impressive level of asymmetry and surprise. The manner in which they breached Israel's defenses and maintained the element of surprise has left experts questioning the intelligence and security failure that allowed this to happen. This meticulously planned attack involving land and air drones has sparked curiosity among intelligence services worldwide, as they seek to understand how a small force armed with limited technology managed to overwhelm one of the most technologically advanced militaries.
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