Israel's Shin Bet, the domestic security service, has taken responsibility for its failure to heed warning signs leading to the October 7 Hamas attack. The agency criticized government policies that allowed Hamas to build its capabilities unchallenged. Findings revealed that intelligence warnings from as far back as 2018 had been dismissed, which contributed to the agency's failure to prepare adequately for the attack. Additional findings from the military highlighted a significant underestimation of Hamas by senior leaders, setting a concerning tone for future Israeli security measures.
Israel's domestic security service, Shin Bet, acknowledged its failure to act on warning signs of a Hamas attack, citing government policies that enabled the group to grow stronger.
The Israeli military's inquiry found that senior officers underestimated Hamas's threat and misinterpreted key warnings leading up to the October 7 attack.
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