The intelligence blunder that led to the attack on Jericho wall was a result of underestimating Hamas' intentions. Israel believed that Hamas was leaning towards governance and away from war, leading them to believe that a calm period was approaching. However, this was a total misreading of Sinwar and his associates' intent.
In the weeks since Hamas carried out its devastating terrorist attack in southern Israel, Times journalists have been trying to work out why the Israeli security services failed to prevent such a huge and deadly assault.
Ronen Bergman, a correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of one of the warnings that Israel ignored.
Guest: Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine.
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