Call Me Back - with Dan Senor OPERATION ARNON - with Nadav Eyal
Jun 10, 2024
Author Nadav Eyal discusses the intense military, intelligence, and hostage rescue operation in Israel named OPERATION ARNON. He highlights the impact on Israeli society and global Jewish unity. The podcast dives into the covert rescue mission, meticulous planning by Israeli special forces, and revelations about Israeli hostages held by Hamas. It also touches on the comedic elements in Israeli media and optimism for positive news coverage.
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Deliberate Intelligence Handling
- Israel amassed extensive intelligence supported by partners while avoiding strikes that would reveal knowledge.
- Nadav Eyal says this careful intelligence management enabled a targeted operation in Nusrat.
Why Nusrat Was Targeted Carefully
- Nusrat is a dense central Gaza camp and was largely untouched until weeks before the raid.
- Eyal explains the IDF attacked outskirts to approach hostages without alerting captors.
Modeling Every Contingency
- Commandos built full building models and rehearsed 'cases and responses' before seeking political authorization.
- Nadav Eyal recounts how Israeli leaders often overrule plans citing unacceptable risks.