The Intelligence from The Economist Israel reels: a bloody assault
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Oct 9, 2023 
Anshul Pfeffer, The Economist's correspondent in Jerusalem, offers deep insights into the violent upheaval stemming from a recent Hamas attack. Alongside Ed Carr, the publication's deputy editor, they discuss the shocking civilian toll and Israeli intelligence failures. They draw parallels to the Yom Kippur War and explore the geopolitical fallout, including shifts in regional diplomacy and the future of Israeli security strategies amidst rising tensions with Hamas and Fatah.
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Intelligence Failure
- The attack, like the Yom Kippur War, involved a major intelligence failure.
- Israel was caught off guard despite significant resources focused on Gaza.
Hamas Motives
- Hamas aimed to hinder Israel-Saudi negotiations and gain bargaining chips.
- They also sought to establish themselves as the leading Palestinian movement.
Multi-Level Failure
- The Israeli intelligence failure occurred at multiple levels.
- It involved missing ground preparations, not detecting plans among Hamas leaders, and a flawed assessment of Hamas' intentions.