Israeli Military Analysts Warned of Hamas' Plans to Spark War Before Terror Attack

Israeli military analysts reportedly alerted their superiors about a serious threat from Hamas militants three months before the Oct. 7 terrorist attack, describing it as a "plan designed to start a war." However, their concerns were dismissed, and the attack occurred, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and 200 abductions. The Israeli government is facing scrutiny for allegedly missing or ignoring key warnings about Hamas' plans. The New York Times reported that Israeli authorities obtained a blueprint of the attack a year in advance, but Israeli experts did not believe Hamas was capable of carrying it out. The intelligence failure could further weaken Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political standing, as calls for his resignation have grown.