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Saudi Normalization Dream Clouded Netanyahu's Judgment Before Oct. 7
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An opinion piece argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strong desire for normalization with Saudi Arabia clouded his judgment regarding the threat posed by Hamas, influencing the timing of the October 7 attack. Hamas, viewing normalization as a strategic threat, may have timed its operation to disrupt the process.
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- Netanyahu's pursuit of Saudi normalization may have blinded him to Hamas threats before Oct. 7.
- Saudi normalization was seen as a strategic threat by Hamas, potentially influencing the attack's timing.
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar sought an "extraordinary action" to disrupt the normalization process.
- Warnings about Hamas preparations were reportedly overshadowed by optimism about Saudi ties.
- The article suggests both Israeli and Hamas leadership understood normalization's strategic importance.
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