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New Details Show Israel Missed Five Hamas Warnings Before Oct. 7 Attack
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Newly declassified intelligence shows Israeli officials missed at least five Hamas warnings in the hours before the October 7 attack. Unusual activity, including Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif entering a shelter, was detected but assessed individually. Officials failed to connect the signs, leading to a failure to recognize the imminent threat of the large-scale assault.
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- Israeli intelligence detected at least five unusual Hamas activities before the October 7 attack.
- Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif was observed entering a prepared underground emergency shelter.
- Intelligence officials assessed warning signs individually, failing to connect them into a broader threat.
- The missed warnings highlight significant intelligence failures preceding the Hamas-led invasion.
- Declassified findings were released three years after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
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