Title: Israel Obtained Hamas’ Plan for October 7 Attack but Dismissed It as Unlikely
Subtitle: Israeli officials faced criticism for failing to warn about the impending attack
In a recent revelation, a report from the New York Times has claimed that Israel had obtained Hamas’ plan for the October 7 attack more than a year in advance. The document, codenamed “Jericho Wall,” meticulously detailed an assault that Hamas eventually executed with precision on the specified date.
However, Israeli officials dismissed the plan at the time, considering it too complex for Hamas to carry out successfully. This dismissive attitude has sparked criticism, particularly aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for failing to warn about the impending attack despite having access to advance knowledge.
Furthermore, the US intelligence community had produced assessments, based partly on intelligence provided by Israel, warning the Biden administration about an increased risk for conflict in the weeks leading up to the assault. However, these assessments did not offer tactical details or indicate the overwhelming scope of the operation.
It is important to note that there is no indication that the US was provided with the “Jericho Wall” document. This further emphasizes the success of Hamas in concealing its plans from intelligence agencies. Hamas employed a blend of strategic tactics to avoid detection, particularly through the use of hardwired phones built into the network of tunnels beneath Gaza for communication purposes. By circumventing digital communication channels, they effectively evaded tracking by both Israeli and US intelligence during their extensive two-year planning period.
The failure to anticipate and warn about the October 7 attack has raised concerns about Israel’s intelligence capabilities and communication channels. The incident also sheds light on the challenges faced by intelligence agencies in countering the innovative methods employed by extremist groups in concealing their activities and plans.
As investigations into the incident continue, it is imperative for both Israeli and US intelligence agencies to reassess their strategies in order to enhance their ability to foresee potential threats and effectively share intelligence to prevent future attacks.
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