In this conversation, Israeli intelligence expert Uri Bar-Joseph analyzes the shocking failures of Israel's intelligence leading up to the October 7 Hamas attack. He emphasizes how a historical focus on military strength overshadowed necessary diplomatic efforts. Bar-Joseph draws parallels to past intelligence oversights and stresses the need for real-time data collection and cultural understanding regarding Hamas. Additionally, he discusses the importance of intellectual humility in analysis, urging a shift toward a more balanced and inclusive approach to national security.

Uri Bar-Joseph, an author and professor emeritus at Haifa University, discusses the intelligence failure of the Yom Kippur War. Topics include how Israel failed to predict the war, the role of Egyptian spy Ashraf Marwan, Israeli intelligence post-war, and Israeli leadership's accountability. They also talk about learning from mistakes, national trauma, and more.