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Sinwar's Deception Plan Before October 7 Revealed in Captured Hamas Documents

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100% centerFirst reported by Walla · 6 days ago
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What happened

Captured Hamas documents analyzed by the Amit Center show a long deception campaign before October 7. The files describe military buildup, border theatrics, messaging, and diplomatic pressure designed to make Israel think Hamas was deterred. The documents say the effort began in 2022 and continued until days before the attack.

  • 01Captured documents show Hamas built a deception campaign from 2022 until just before October 7.
  • 02Hamas tried to make border activity look routine while quietly preparing for attack.
  • 03It avoided some clashes with Palestinian Islamic Jihad to appear deterred.
  • 04The files call for political pressure on Qatar, Turkey, Algeria, and Kuwait.
  • 05The plan also emphasized al-Aqsa, prisoners, and ending the Gaza naval blockade.

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MaarivCenter · Hebrew5 days ago
Sinwar's Deception Plan Before October 7 Revealed in Captured Hamas Documents
WallaCenter · Hebrew6 days ago
How Hamas Built a Deception Campaign Ahead of the October 7 Attack

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