{"id":2069812,"date":"2023-10-17T00:25:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-17T04:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-top-u-s-general-hamas-terror-attack-on-israel-far-worse-than-9-11\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T00:27:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T04:27:53","slug":"former-top-u-s-general-hamas-terror-attack-on-israel-far-worse-than-9-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-top-u-s-general-hamas-terror-attack-on-israel-far-worse-than-9-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-U.S. General: Hamas&#8217; Attack on Israel Worse Than 9\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-top-u-s-general-hamas-terror-attack-on-israel-far-worse-than-9-11%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2069812&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Retired\u200b General David Petraeus: Recent Terror Attacks in Israel Worse than 9\/11<\/h2>\n<p>In a captivating interview, retired\u2064 General \u200bDavid Petraeus, renowned for leading the U.S.&#8217;s wars in Iraq and\u200d Afghanistan,\u2063 made a startling statement. He declared that the recent terrorist attacks in Israel surpassed the magnitude\u2063 of the infamous 9\/11 attacks that shook the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Petraeus, the former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, emphasized that the attacks \u2063in Israel resulted\u2062 in\u200c the tragic loss of over\u2064 1,400 lives and \u200bleft more than 3,000 people wounded. Adjusting for the difference in population size,\u200c he boldly\u2062 claimed that\u200b these attacks were &#8220;far worse\u2063 than 9\/11.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to Petraeus, the \u2063impact on Israel&#8217;s population\u200d would\u200d be equivalent to the United States \u200cenduring a staggering 40,000 losses, \u200crather than the\u200c 3,000\u200d lives lost in the \u200c9\/11 attacks. Such \u200da comparison highlights\u2063 the severity of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>Discussing Israel&#8217;s ground offensive in\u200d Gaza to combat Hamas,\u2063 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/morning-wire-americans-stranded-in-afghanistan-the-state-of-al-qaeda-nyc-businesses-sue-over-vaccine-mandate\/\" title=\"Morning Wire: Americans Stranded In Afghanistan, The State Of Al Qaeda, NYC Businesses Sue Over Vaccine Mandate\">terrorist group responsible<\/a> for the attacks, Petraeus acknowledged\u200b the \u200bimmense challenge ahead. He described it as a &#8220;very, very tough fight,&#8221; emphasizing the complexity\u2063 of the circumstances faced by Israeli forces.<\/p>\n<p>Clearing buildings, floors, rooms, basements, and tunnels, the \u200cIsraeli military \u200cwould <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-top-u-s-general-hamas-terror-attack-on-israel-far-worse-than-9-11\/\" title=\"Ex-U.S. General: Hamas' Attack on Israel Worse Than 9\/11\">encounter improvised explosive\u2063 devices<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whats-merry-about-all-this-read-the-letter-general-anthony-mcauliffe-sent-his-exhausted-surrounded-men-at-the-battle-of-the-bulge\/\" title=\"\u2018What\u2019s Merry About All This?\u2019: Read The Letter General Anthony McAuliffe Sent His Exhausted, Surrounded Men At The Battle Of The Bulge\">inevitable civilian casualties<\/a>.\u200d Petraeus predicted that \u2064Israel\u2062 would also suffer significant losses \u200cin this arduous\u200b battle.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing his surprise, Petraeus noted the sophistication of \u2062the attack \u200band the failure \u2064of intelligence agencies to detect it. \u2064He\u2064 found it astonishing that such a\u200d substantial operation,\u2062 involving\u200c meticulous planning, training, equipping, and positioning of forces, did\u200c not trigger heightened military\u200b readiness.<\/p>\n<p>He attributed Hamas&#8217;\u2064 success to a \u2062&#8221;dramatic improvement&#8221; in their &#8220;operational \u200csecurity,&#8221; enabling \u200dthem to exploit the vulnerabilities of Israel&#8217;s formidable\u2063 iron fence. Petraeus commended their creative use of \u200bmunitions and capabilities to significantly impair Israel&#8217;s surveillance.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about Hamas&#8217; objective, Petraeus responded bluntly: &#8220;That&#8217;s always their objective. Destroy Israel.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Watch the interview:<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Former Gen. David Petraeus, who led \u2062U.S. wars in \u2062Iraq and \u200bAfghanistan, shares his\u200d insights \u200don Israel&#8217;s\u2064 battle with Hamas. In conversation with CBS News&#8217; David Martin, he discusses \u2064intelligence lapses, Israel&#8217;s response, and the impact on Gaza&#8217;s residents. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yee7NDU40p\">https:\/\/t.co\/yee7NDU40p<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IIrhlRQ78h\">pic.twitter.com\/IIrhlRQ78h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u200d CBS Sunday\u200b Morning \ud83c\udf1e (@CBSSunday) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBSSunday\/status\/1713584087284265308?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October\u200d 15, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200d have the Israeli \u200battacks affected the stability\u200b and security of the \u2062country, according to the retired General&#8217;s statement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The retired General&#8217;s statement has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-bills-passed-traffic-cameras-food-additives-preferential-treatment-based-on-race\/\" title=\"California has passed bills on traffic cameras, food additives, and preferential treatment based on race.\">sparked intense\u2062 debate<\/a> and raised questions about the\u2063 gravity of the \u2063recent terrorist attacks in Israel. While 9\/11 is widely \u2063regarded as \u2062a major turning point in \u200cmodern history, Petraeus argues that the \u2064Israeli attacks \u200dhave had an even greater impact.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key factors Petraeus points out is the massive loss of life. With over 1,400 lives lost \u2064and more than 3,000 people wounded, the\u200b attacks in Israel have resulted in\u2064 an \u200dunprecedented level\u200c of devastation. \u2064Adjusting for population size,\u2063 Petraeus believes\u200c that if a similar\u200c attack were to occur in the United States, \u2062the loss of life would be a\u200d staggering 40,000, \u2063far surpassing the \u200b3,000 \u2064lives lost in 9\/11.<\/p>\n<p>This comparison challenges the\u200c traditional view that 9\/11 was \u200dthe deadliest\u2064 terrorist attack \u200din recent memory. It forces us to consider the scale of the tragedy unfolding in\u200d Israel and the\u200d immense toll it is taking on its population.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli attacks have not only\u2063 claimed innocent lives but have also significantly impacted the country&#8217;s stability \u2062and security. The attacks have \u200dfueled anger, fear, and a\u200c sense of vulnerability \u2062among Israelis, undermining\u2062 their daily lives and affecting their overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the attacks have also revealed the shortcomings of security measures and\u200d intelligence systems in Israel. Despite being known for their\u200b robust security apparatus, the fact that such \u200blarge-scale attacks were\u2063 able to \u2063occur suggests \u2063serious vulnerabilities. This\u200b realization raises concerns \u2063about\u2064 the effectiveness\u200d of counterterrorism efforts worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, \u200bthese attacks have far-reaching \u200cimplications beyond the borders of Israel. They have the potential to further escalate tensions in the \u2062already volatile Middle \u2064East region and jeopardize any attempts \u2063at peaceful coexistence. The repercussions of such acts of \u2064terror extend beyond\u2062 the immediate loss of life and can have long-lasting consequences for regional stability and international relations.<\/p>\n<p>In light of General \u200dPetraeus&#8217;s\u2064 statement, it is imperative that \u200bthe international\u2064 community acknowledges the severity of the situation\u200b in Israel. The attacks should not\u200b be dismissed or overshadowed by previous \u200ctragedies. Efforts must be made to support Israel\u200c in\u200c its fight against terrorism and to\u2064 address the\u200d root causes that perpetuate these acts. Additionally, it is crucial to learn from these attacks\u200b and\u200b strengthen global counterterrorism strategies to prevent future atrocities.<\/p>\n<p>While \u2063the comparison to 9\/11 may \u2063be controversial, \u2062General Petraeus&#8217;s statement\u200c serves as a reminder of the \u200congoing threat of terrorism and the need for increased vigilance. The Israeli attacks highlight the need for global cooperation and a unified response to tackle this global menace. Only through collective efforts can we hope to prevent\u2064 such devastating \u200cattacks and ensure the\u2062 safety and security of all nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retired Gen. David Petraeus, ex-CIA Director, stated that the recent Israeli terrorist attacks surpassed the severity of the 9\/11 attacks. Leading the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, he emphasized the gravity of the situation, acknowledging the loss of lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2069813,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2069812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2069812"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2069812\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2069813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2069812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2069812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2069812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}