Recently, Hamas forces launched an attack against Israel, known as Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. The attack became a trigger in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There are reports that Israel** had a good grasp of the plans for the attack, but did not take any precautions. The report sparked accusations that Israel was irresponsible for the safety of its people. However, the White House said they had not been confirmed by this intelligence, further complicating matters.
Hamas forces reportedly carried out an attack in the Gaza Strip on October 7 in what became known as Operation Al-Aqsa Floods. Hamas has successfully infiltrated Israel, carrying out attacks on civilians and troops. They resorted to parachute and ground raids, while also taking large numbers of hostages. This type of attack is unprecedented, and it completely breaks with the tactical conventions of the past.
Expansion: The breakthrough performance of this attack by Hamas is staggering, and their actions are highly accurate and coordinated. Hamas's previous attacks have often been short-lived, but this time the Israeli military has been unable to defend against the change in the way they chose to raid.
On October 30, the New York Times reported an article about Israel's plans to attack Hamas. The report quoted relevant sources as saying that Israel had known about Hamas's attack plan for a long time and knew every detail. However, they did not take the necessary precautions. Israel responded by acknowledging that if they had taken this information seriously, they would have been able to make adequate preparations to avoid the infiltration of Hamas militants. However, they claim that the intelligence they receive on a daily basis is too large and are skeptical about the credibility of this information.
Expansion: Israel's level of knowledge of Hamas's attack plans has sparked widespread public and ** discussion. Some believe that Israel** did not act because they deliberately indulged Hamas attacks as a pretext to occupy the Palestinian Gaza Strip. Others, however, believe that Israel** has difficulty distinguishing between the true and false information it receives on a daily basis, and therefore has not been able to accurately assess the severity of the attack. This controversy is still unsettled.
In response to the report of the New York Times, Kirby of the White House responded to the matter. Kirby said that U.S. intelligence has not seen evidence that Israel was aware of Hamas's plan but did not act, and could not confirm the intelligence. At the same time, he stressed that the United States is working to promote a humanitarian ceasefire and hopes that a ceasefire can be declared again.
Expansion: The White House's response did not clarify the facts, but only further complicated the situation. The response was interpreted by some observers as an attempt to distance the U.S. from Israel, but did not deny the existence of the intelligence. Whatever the true circumstances, this incident has had a serious impact on the reputation and credibility of Israel**.
Hamas's "Operation Al-Aqsa floods" was a tactical breakthrough that sparked reflection on intelligence gathering and preventive measures in Israel. At the same time, the response of the US White House further complicates the incident. Accurately assessing the credibility of intelligence and taking timely and effective action is critical to maintaining the security and stability of the population. All parties should work together to respond to similar threats in an effective manner and ensure the security and peace and stability of the people.