The Palestinian-Israeli conflict has not subsided, but there may be a new turmoil within Israel. Since Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, there has been a debate about who is responsible for the Hamas attacks. After all, in this attack, Hamas fired a large number of missiles into Israel and sent armed men into Israeli territory through tunnels, sabotaging and hijacking soldiers. It is clear that before the attack, Hamas did a lot of preparations, while Israel was not prepared, and therefore suffered a major setback. The head of Israel's intelligence agency publicly apologized, admitting that he had been negligent. As prime minister, Netanyahu has been criticized by the public for this, and his approval rating has plummeted.
In an attempt to clear his name, Netanyahu had said that he had received no intelligence or warnings of any kind prior to the attack, suggesting that his poor response was the result of a failure of the intelligence agencies. However, this statement with the connotation of "throwing the blame" has aroused strong dissatisfaction in Israeli political circles, which believe that at a more important moment, Netanyahu's announcement of "throwing the blame" in front of foreign countries may undermine Israel's internal unity. In an attempt to calm down, Netanyahu eventually retracted his remarks and publicly apologized.
But just when this issue was still being resolved, the United States ** broke the news that Israel had obtained a document called the "Jericho Wall" more than a year before the Hamas attack, which described Hamas's battle plan in detail. Although the document does not specify the timing of the attack, it outlines possible actions one by one. However, at the time, the Israeli military and intelligence ** considered the document "unrealistic" and argued that Hamas was incapable of realizing such a plan. However, Hamas eventually completed the plan with "astonishing precision". The report also revealed that three months before the Hamas attack, an analyst in Israeli intelligence had warned that Hamas had conducted a training Xi exercise consistent with the plan, but it had not attracted the attention of the Israeli military and intelligence.
The report did not determine whether Prime Minister Netanyahu and other top leaders knew about or had seen the document. If they knew, and still did not respond effectively, the political crisis they faced would be much more serious. On the contrary, if Netanyahu does not know, then he will somehow "clear his suspicions" and avoid a political crisis. However, it remains unclear whether the document was made available to Netanyahu after returning to the premiership in December.
While it is unclear whether Netanyahu was aware of this, it has been made clear within Israel that the Hamas attacks will not go unpunished, and that an investigation will be launched after the conflict is over, and a possible reckoning will take place. If Netanyahu can't turn the tide, he'll face even more trouble. At the same time, the internal dispute in Israel will also exacerbate the complexity of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and bring more obstacles to a comprehensive ceasefire.
The New York Times report revealed a shocking fact: Israel had been informed of the plans for the Hamas attack long before it took place. However, the Israeli military and intelligence** did not pay enough attention to this document because it was considered impractical. As a result, Hamas implemented their plans with astonishing precision, inflicting huge losses on Israel.
The incident revealed the negligence of the Israeli intelligence services and leadership. They did not adequately assess Hamas's capabilities and did not take timely measures to deal with potential threats. This miscalculation has led to serious consequences, for which countless Israeli soldiers and civilians have to pay.
The incident also highlighted the problems within Israel. The leadership's incompetence and poor decision-making have raised questions and discontent with Netanyahu. They argue that Netanyahu's response to the attack was not resolute enough to protect Israel's security. As a result, Netanyahu is facing tremendous pressure and a political crisis from within the country.
However, we cannot ignore the possibility of failure in intelligence efforts around the world. Israeli intelligence is no exception. Their negligence in this attack does not completely negate their achievements and contributions in other areas. For the Israeli people, it is crucial to be able to learn from the failures and strengthen intelligence efforts to ensure Israel's security.
Against the backdrop of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the internal disputes in Israel will undoubtedly bring more complexity and variables to the Palestinian-Israeli situation. Netanyahu's dereliction of duty and controversy over the leadership will distract Israel** and the military and could lead to the loss of strategic advantage in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Such internal strife would not only reduce Israel's strength of unity, but could also affect the peace process with the Palestinians. If the internal dispute in Israel intensifies, it will be difficult for the parties to reach an agreement, leading to a breakdown in negotiations or even an escalation into a new round of conflict.
In addition, internal strife in Israel can make it difficult for the international community to mediate. If Israel is unable to maintain its internal unity and manifest its divisions and confrontation in the face of the international community, then the Palestinians may use this opportunity to seek more support, thus making efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict more complicated and difficult.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, and internal Israeli strife has added new uncertainties to the situation. Netanyahu** and the intelligence agencies' failure to do so over the Hamas attack has sparked controversy in the country and could have a negative impact on Netanyahu's stability. At the same time, Israel had received information on the planned attack before launching the Hamas attack, but failed to act in a timely manner by belittling Hamas's capabilities. This report could further exacerbate internal strife and even create additional obstacles to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a comprehensive ceasefire. Therefore, there is still uncertainty about the next development of the situation and it is necessary to continue to pay attention.