Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps

Israel is facing questions about how it was caught off guard by a deadly attack from Hamas militants who breached barriers around Gaza. The attack, which killed numerous civilians, has been described as a surprise and an intelligence failure. Israel had previously adopted a mix of incentives and restrictions to maintain stability in Gaza, but the recent attack has exposed vulnerabilities in its security apparatus.

Oct 8, 2023 - 07:30
Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps
Israel is facing questions about how it was caught off guard by a deadly attack from Hamas militants who breached barriers around Gaza. The attack, which killed numerous civilians, has been described as a surprise and an intelligence failure. Israel had previously adopted a mix of incentives and restrictions to maintain stability in Gaza, but the recent attack has exposed vulnerabilities in its security apparatus.