ALBAWABA - In a recent development on October 7, 2024, Israeli media has put forth a claim suggesting that Israel had foreknowledge of an impending attack by Hamas but failed to adequately protect its citizens.
According to The Times of Israel, an intelligence unit head within the Israeli military reportedly issued four warnings to the army in September regarding the possibility of a "Hamas attack." The allegations contend that these warnings were disregarded, sparking discussions about Israel's efficacy in safeguarding its citizens during the Aqsa Tempest Operation orchestrated by Hamas.
As the debate intensifies, it has been revealed that the intelligence official, in a letter dated December 3, expressed dissatisfaction with the response to the warnings. The official argued that weeks before the outbreak of hostilities, efforts were made to dispute the prevailing assessment that Hamas was focused on maintaining calm in the Gaza Strip.
This incident has reignited previous claims that Israel, in the past, did not adequately evaluate the possibility of an impending attack. Notably, in 2016, despite presenting government officials with documentation indicating the potential for a Hamas attack, the concerns were purportedly not taken seriously.
For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the original report on The Times of Israel's website.
