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Oct 7 Attacks

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international-relations2 years ago

Israel's Advance Knowledge of Hamas Attack Plan Raises Questions

There are no indications that Israel shared secret Hamas war plans with the U.S. intelligence community, according to three U.S. officials. Israeli officials obtained Hamas' battle plan for the Oct. 7 attacks, but dismissed it as beyond the militant group's capabilities. If taken more seriously, the Israeli military could have prevented the attacks, which killed over 1,200 Israelis. Israel did not share the plans with U.S. intelligence officials, raising concerns about the extent to which the U.S. relies on Israel for intelligence on Hamas. The Biden administration is focused on ensuring Hamas cannot repeat such attacks.

conflict2 years ago

Israel-Hamas War: Revised Death Toll from Oct. 7 Attack Stands at 1,200

Israel has revised down its death toll from the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks to around 1,200, about 200 fewer victims than previously reported. The spokesperson for Israel's Foreign Ministry stated that this is an updated estimate and the toll may still change. Unnamed officials cited misidentification of remains as a reason for the discrepancy. The number of hostages held in Gaza remains at around 240. The Oct. 7 attacks prompted Israeli airstrikes and ground strikes on Gaza, resulting in a high number of casualties.

securitycounterterrorism2 years ago

Israel's Special Unit 'Nili' Launched to Eliminate Hamas Terrorists in Surprise Attacks

Israel's security agency, Shin Bet, has reportedly established a new unit called NILI to track down and eliminate every Hamas terrorist involved in the surprise attacks on October 7th. Operating separately from other units, NILI will specifically target members of a special Hamas commando unit believed to have carried out the attacks. Israeli forces have already claimed to have killed several Hamas commanders in recent days, including key players in the attack. The assault by Hamas militants resulted in over 1,400 deaths in Israel and the taking of approximately 200 hostages.