Basem Naim, a leader in Hamas’ politburo: Palestinian militants used parachutes, speed boats and explosives to infiltrate Israel’s border in the attack. Naim says Hamas was surprised by how quickly Israel’s defenses crumbled
Israel was mocked their straw defenses, straw Dome
Originally Posted by Kangaroo Don
Well, Hamas -- Hamas played this one beautifully It's never been done before -- infiltrate Israel’s border
There was so much research, planning, training over a long period, by Hamas and not secretive either brewing in plain sight.... right under Israel's nose
Around 1,200 people were killed and more than 250 were taken hostage on October 7, 2023 when Hamas-led militants overran southern Israel -- ran amok surprise attack, brutal carnage on Israeli soil and leaving with hostages because of Benjamin Netanyahu, Mossad and Shin Bet intelligence failure, IDF delay getting there "led Israel to the terrible place they are now in” -- Global pariah on the world stage
Israeli security officials believe too that the country has restored the deterrence that has been central to its strategic defence for decades. Israel’s security agencies say they have thwarted several plots to carry out suicide bombings in Israel in recent months -- Horse bolted October Israel's worst security failure
