An investigation by Israel’s Shin Bet agency has exposed significant security failures that allowed Hamas to launch an unprecedented attack on October 7, 2023. Israel had previously underestimated Hamas’s capabilities, believing its focus was on the West Bank rather than planning an invasion from Gaza. The agency's report attributed part of the blame to Israeli political leadership for maintaining policies that inadvertently strengthened Hamas. As a result, nearly 1,200 Israelis were killed, marking a catastrophic day in the nation’s history, prompting an urgent reassessment of national security protocols.
The Shin Bet investigation revealed that Israel underestimated Hamas' battle plans, mistakenly perceiving Hamas' intentions as primarily focused on the West Bank rather than orchestrating an invasion.
The report criticized Israeli leadership for prioritizing a policy that propped up Hamas in Gaza, which ultimately contributed to the group's extensive military buildup.
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