Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, lauded October 7th as a significant victory, highlighting Hamas’s ability to inflict damage on the IDF. He denied requesting Hezbollah’s assistance, although it was offered. Despite this claimed success, Hamas reportedly intends to cede control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority, a decision reportedly influenced by Egyptian pressure. This transfer would include provisions for Hamas employees. Simultaneously, Israel is sending a delegation to Cairo for negotiations concerning hostages and a ceasefire.
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IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation, effective March 6, 2025, citing responsibility for the October 7th military failures. Despite significant achievements, including the liberation of hostages and the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, Halevi acknowledged the October 7th shortcomings as a lasting burden. He highlighted the IDF’s successes across multiple fronts while emphasizing the ongoing need to achieve all war objectives, including the return of all hostages and improved security conditions. Following Halevi’s announcement, the head of Southern Command also resigned.
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Hamas’s meticulously planned October 7th attack stemmed from seven years of intelligence gathering in Gaza border towns. This extensive operation allowed them to compile a detailed dossier on Israeli civilian life, including the precise locations of residences, the presence of pets, family sizes, and the security measures in place at kibbutzim.
This level of detail suggests a long-term strategy, far exceeding a simple, spur-of-the-moment attack. The sheer volume of information gathered indicates a calculated plan, meticulously executed over years of observation and infiltration. The knowledge acquired was clearly meant for strategic targeting.
The surprising aspect isn’t the attack itself, but Hamas’s apparent miscalculation of Israel’s response.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood