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IDF Knew Hamas Chief Deif Was in Hiding Before Oct. 7 Attack
Israeli intelligence detected Hamas commander Mohammed Deif moving to a safe house hours before the October 7 massacre but did not strike due to uncertainty about his identity. Alerts regarding SIM card activations and suspicious Hamas member behavior were also downplayed in the hours leading up to the attack.
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What happened
- 01Israeli intelligence identified Hamas chief Mohammed Deif in a safe house hours before the Oct. 7 attack.
- 02The IDF did not strike Deif due to uncertainty about his identity, according to new reports.
- 03Multiple intelligence alerts regarding Hamas activity were received and assessed as routine or non-exceptional.
- 04The commander of the Southern Sector believed Hamas activities were normal and not indicative of war.
- 05The full scale of the Hamas assault was not anticipated despite accumulating intelligence.
- 06The Shin Bet and IDF Southern Command received alerts about SIM card activations and suspicious behavior.
The IDF commander of the Southern Sector assessed that intelligence did not indicate an impending war. The full scale of the Hamas assault was not anticipated despite accumulating concerning intelligence.
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