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Missed Signs: Hamas Chief Deif Went to Bunker, IDF Thought It Was Drill
New details show Israel's security forces misinterpreted signs of Hamas's impending attack on October 7th, including Mohammed Deif's move to a bunker. These indicators, such as missile system tests and launch pit preparations, were initially deemed routine or a drill.
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What happened
- 01Hamas leader Mohammed Deif's move to a bunker was misinterpreted by the IDF as a drill before October 7th.
- 02Intelligence detected Hamas missile system tests and preparation of rocket launch pits prior to the attack.
- 03Senior Hamas figures, including Deif, descended into underground bunkers on the night of October 6th-7th.
- 04The IDF initially interpreted these unusual activities as routine or part of a drill.
- 05Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi ordered a severe review of the intelligence to understand Hamas's intentions.
The IDF Chief of Staff ordered a review of the information with a severe perspective to understand Hamas's intentions.
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