{"id":2117319,"date":"2023-12-06T11:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyt-makes-bombshell-claim-that-israel-massively-dropped-the-ball-during-hamas-attack\/"},"modified":"2023-12-06T11:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-06T16:50:22","slug":"nyt-makes-bombshell-claim-that-israel-massively-dropped-the-ball-during-hamas-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nyt-makes-bombshell-claim-that-israel-massively-dropped-the-ball-during-hamas-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"NYT: Israel&#8217;s Major Failures During Hamas Attack Revealed"},"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\">16<\/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%2Fnyt-makes-bombshell-claim-that-israel-massively-dropped-the-ball-during-hamas-attack%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=2117319&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>Israel \u2064Dismissed Possibility of \u2062Deadly \u2064Hamas Attack, New York Times Reports<\/h2>\n<p>According to a recent report by\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/11\/30\/world\/middleeast\/israel-hamas-attack-intelligence.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>, Israeli officials underestimated the capabilities of the Hamas terror organization a year before a devastating incursion into Israel. The attack, which occurred on October 7, resulted in the deaths of\u2064 1,200\u200d Israelis \u2062and the \u200dkidnapping of hundreds more as hostages.<\/p>\n<p>The Times article, published on November 30 and subsequently updated, reveals that a translated document reviewed by\u2064 the outlet described a meticulously planned assault by Hamas. The\u2064 organization \u2064followed the blueprint with astonishing precision, launching \u200ba barrage of rockets, using drones to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/australia-protesters-shout-let-it-burn-as-old-parliament-house-goes-up-in-flames\/\" title=\"Australia: Protesters Shout 'Let It Burn' as Old Parliament House Goes Up in Flames\">disable security cameras<\/a>, and deploying gunmen via paragliders, motorcycles, \u200cand on foot.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2062 document, code-named &#8220;Jericho Wall&#8221; by Israeli authorities, contained 40 pages outlining a methodical assault. It also included information \u2063about potential\u200b targets and Israeli military positions. The level of detail raised concerns about how Hamas obtained such accurate intelligence, leading to speculation about possible leaks within Israeli forces.<\/p>\n<h3>Surprise \u2064Attack and Training Exercises<\/h3>\n<p>The document began with a quote from the \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/quran.com\/5\/23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quran<\/a>: &#8220;Surprise them through the gate.\u200c If you do, you will certainly prevail.&#8221; The\u200c Times\u200b noted that Hamas has frequently used \u2062this quotation in statements since the October\u200b 7 attacks.<\/p>\n<p>While it remains unclear how high up the chain \u2063of command the &#8220;Jericho Wall&#8221; plan reached, the Times\u200c reports that it was widely circulated among \u2064Israeli military and security leaders. At the time \u200dof \u2062its\u200d initial review, it \u200dwas uncertain whether the plan \u2063was a genuine war strategy or mere speculation.<\/p>\n<p>However, Israeli intelligence observed training exercises conducted \u200dby Hamas in July, which bore striking similarities to the &#8220;Jericho Wall&#8221; plans. Despite this \u2063evidence, a colonel assigned to \u200dGaza insisted\u200d that such an attack was beyond Hamas&#8217; capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3>Missed Warnings and Consequences<\/h3>\n<p>Unnamed officials revealed to \u200dthe Times \u200cthat if the warning had been heeded in July, Israel could have potentially blunted or even \u200dprevented the attacks. However, the Israeli government had grown complacent over time, convinced that Hamas was \u2062incapable of\u2064 launching such an assault, despite warnings from the defense ministry \u200bas early as\u200d 2016.<\/p>\n<p>The report also highlighted a \u2062memo listing new weapons systems acquired\u200b by Hamas and an increase in the number of armed combatants. Despite this \u200cinformation, Israeli forces \u200breferred to the plan as a &#8220;compass&#8221; rather than an actual war \u2064strategy, with one colonel \u2064dismissing the July training as \u200b&#8221;totally imaginative&#8221; on Hamas&#8217; part.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/nyt-makes-bombshell-claim-israel-massively-dropped-ball-hamas-attack\/\">NYT Makes \u2064Bombshell Claim That Israel Massively Dropped\u200d the Ball During Hamas Attack<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The\u200d Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps can the international\u200d community take \u200dto \u2064support Israel in enhancing their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-spy-balloon-collected-intel-sent-back-to-beijing-in-real-time-despite-pentagon-claims-report\/\" title=\"Chinese Spy Balloon Collected Intel, Sent Back To Beijing In \u2018Real Time\u2019 Despite Pentagon Claims: Report\">intelligence-gathering capabilities<\/a> and countering terrorism<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The report highlights\u200d that Israeli \u200dofficials \u2064disregarded the possibility of a deadly Hamas attack despite \u2063prior warnings.\u2063 Intelligence experts and analysts expressed their astonishment\u200b at the intelligence failure, as the\u2064 document clearly \u2063indicated Hamas&#8217; intent and capability to carry out a successful assault.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times report also sheds light\u200b on the training undergone \u2062by\u2064 Hamas militants leading \u2062up to the attack. The organization had \u200cmeticulously prepared \u2062for the operation, investing significant\u2062 time and resources into\u2063 training its members. The level of coordination and planning displayed by Hamas indicates a degree of sophistication that Israeli officials failed to recognize.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the article raises\u2063 questions about the effectiveness of Israeli intelligence and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listen-elon-musk-presses-robinhood-ceo-about-gamestop-fiasco-restricted-trading\/\" title=\"LISTEN: Elon Musk Presses Robinhood CEO About GameStop Fiasco, Restricted Trading\">decision-making process<\/a> within the\u200b country&#8217;s security apparatus. It is\u200c crucial\u200b for any nation to accurately assess potential threats and take necessary measures to ensure the \u200csafety and security \u200dof its\u2064 citizens. The oversight in this case has resulted in a tragic loss of life and the kidnapping of innocent civilians.<\/p>\n<p>The repercussions of this intelligence failure extend beyond the immediate incident.\u2063 It has undoubtedly shaken the confidence of the \u200cIsraeli public in their government&#8217;s ability to protect \u200dthem from terrorist \u2064attacks. The need \u2064for a thorough investigation and review of intelligence protocols is now more evident than ever.<\/p>\n<p>As Israel grapples with the aftermath of this devastating attack, it is essential for the government and security agencies to reflect on\u2062 their failures and make concrete changes to prevent such incidents from recurring. \u2063It is imperative to\u200d enhance intelligence-gathering capabilities,\u200b improve communication and coordination among different agencies, and \u200dfoster a\u200c culture of vigilance and preparedness.<\/p>\n<p>The international community, too,\u2063 must remain committed to countering terrorism and supporting nations in their efforts to safeguard their citizens. Cooperation \u2062and information sharing among\u200d countries can play a crucial role in preventing terrorist attacks and\u2064 ensuring the safety of\u200c innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cNew York Times report serves as a wake-up\u200b call for governments worldwide to \u2062reevaluate their approach to intelligence gathering and threat\u200d assessment. The threat of\u200d terrorism remains pervasive, and it is imperative to remain proactive, adaptable, and diligent in the face of this ever-evolving challenge.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the New York Times report reveals the underestimation by Israeli officials of the \u2062Hamas terror organization&#8217;s capabilities and the\u200c subsequent devastating\u200b attack that occurred as a result. The document reviewed by \u2063the \u200coutlet highlights the \u200dmeticulous\u2062 planning\u200b and coordination carried out by Hamas, raising concerns about leaks within Israeli forces.\u2064 This intelligence failure calls for a comprehensive review of Israeli security protocols and serves as a reminder to the international community of the ongoing\u200d threat posed by terrorism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last month, The New York Times reported that Israeli officials had disregarded the likelihood of a lethal assault by Hamas, deeming it beyond their capabilities. However, a year later, on October 7, the organization invaded Israel, resulting in the death of 1,200 Israelis and the abduction of numerous individuals as hostages<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2010,"featured_media":2117320,"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":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2117319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"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\/2117319","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\/2010"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2117319"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2117319\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2117320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2117319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2117319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2117319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}