Israeli Shin Bet Admits Failure to Prevent October 7 Hamas Attack

An internal investigation reveals critical missteps by Israel's security agency in recognizing and addressing the threat posed by Hamas in 2023.

The Israeli Shin Bet security agency publicly acknowledged its failure to prevent the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed 1,218 Israeli lives, mostly civilians.
An internal report concluded that the massacre could have been avoided if the Shin Bet had acted differently in the years and hours leading up to the attack.
The investigation highlighted misjudgments, including the agency's inability to recognize Hamas's large-scale raid plan, 'Jericho Wall,' as a direct threat.
A policy of moderation allowed Hamas to significantly bolster its military capabilities, with financial support reportedly coming from Qatar.
This admission follows a similar acknowledgment by the Israeli military, which cited overconfidence and underestimation of Hamas's capabilities as contributing factors.