Hamas’s Seven-Year Gaza Plot: A Calculated Risk That Backfired
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
Matt Underwood