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IDF Probes Reveal Focus on Assassinating Deif on Oct. 7
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IDF investigations revealed that on October 7, 2023, the military's Air Force and Southern Command were distracted by attempts to assassinate Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif. Top commanders believed a large-scale invasion was unlikely, focusing instead on Deif, whom they considered more dangerous than Yahya Sinwar. Deif announced the invasion, and both he and Sinwar were killed in 2024. The IDF also missed signs of increased rocket readiness.
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- IDF efforts to assassinate Hamas chief Mohammed Deif distracted forces on October 7, 2023.
- Top commanders did not anticipate a large-scale Hamas invasion, expecting only a minor attack.
- Mohammed Deif was considered more dangerous than Yahya Sinwar before the October 7 attacks.
- Deif announced the invasion and was killed in July 2024; Sinwar was killed in October 2024.
- An IDF drone observed signs of increased rocket readiness that were not fully understood.
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