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Questions have been raised about Israel’s knowledge of Hamas’ brutal onslaught after a public warning from the terrorist group has resurfaced.
Speaking to the pro-Hezbollah network Al Mayadeen in Lebanon 45 days before attacks on Israel began, the deputy head of Hamas’ political bureau Saleh Al-Arouri said the group was preparing for “all-out war” in the region.
He told the outlet at the time that Hamas forces were “prepared and motivated” for a full-scale assault against Israel, adding that “active parties are ready and prepared for it.”
He said: “We are preparing for an all-out war, and we are closely discussing the prospects of this war with all relevant parties.”
Al-Arouri later added: “The all-out war will be a defeat for Israel, and we see that classical wars have changed, and this is evidenced by the conflict in Ukraine.”
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The Hamas terror attacks on Israel are among the worst atrocities the region has seen in decades – and are seemingly the result of a huge intelligence failing.
It has been reported that Israeli spies believed that Hamas was not preparing for a full-scale attack on Israel, and even believed that the terror group was desperate to avoid such a conflict.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that security services brief that Hamas was trying to “avoid a full-fledged war” just one week before the conflict unfolded.
Spies also believed Hamas would not be willing to “jeopardise” the improved living conditions of residents in Gaza.
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The Hamas terror attacks on Israel are among the worst atrocities the region has seen in decades – and are seemingly the result of a huge intelligence failure.
It has been reported that Israeli spies believed that Hamas was not preparing for a full-scale attack on Israel, and even believed that the terror group was desperate to avoid such a conflict.
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that security services briefed that Hamas was trying to “avoid a full-fledged war” just one week before the conflict unfolded.
Spies also believed Hamas would not be willing to “jeopardise” the improved living conditions of residents in Gaza.
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