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Just read "When Israel Slept," a fascinating new book by Yaakov Katz and @amirbohbot.bsky.social chronicling the missed signals and missed opportunities leading up to the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas. Important and timely
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www.amazon.com/While-Israel...
While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East
NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!A powerful indictment of the political and military decisions that led to October 7While Israel Slept tells the gripping inside story of how Hamas, Israel’s weakest enemy, succeeded in launching a surprise attack on one of the world’s most powerful militaries. Through a detailed examination of the events leading up to October 7, 2023, the book exposes the intelligence and strategic failures that enabled this devastating invasion. It takes readers back in time, showing how years of complacency, mistaken intelligence analysis, and a misguided policy of containment enabled Hamas to prepare for an assault that Israel did not believe was possible and that would change the Middle East. The book unveils the dramatic events of the night before the attack, highlighting the cracks in Israel’s military and political leadership. It provides unprecedented details on how key warnings were missed, and how Israel ignored the growing threat from Hamas, believing that the group was weak and deterred. By exposing these failures, While Israel Slept offers a stark, sobering account of how overconfidence and complacency paved the way for disaster, while underscoring the critical lessons Israel must embrace to safeguard its future.
politics-prose.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Just read "When Israel Slept," a fascinating new book by Yaakov Katz and @amirbohbot.bsky.social chronicling the missed signals and missed opportunities leading up to the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack by Hamas. Important and timely
politics-prose.com/book/9781250...
www.amazon.com/While-Israel...
politics-prose.com/book/9781250...
www.amazon.com/While-Israel...
In Search of a Narrative
Lately, I’ve been looking for tools to better understand the story of Israeli society — and maybe build a new one that fits our current reality. A friend suggested I read:
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Link:https://t.me/dramirbohbot/120
Lately, I’ve been looking for tools to better understand the story of Israeli society — and maybe build a new one that fits our current reality. A friend suggested I read:
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Link:https://t.me/dramirbohbot/120
June 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
In Search of a Narrative
Lately, I’ve been looking for tools to better understand the story of Israeli society — and maybe build a new one that fits our current reality. A friend suggested I read:
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Link:https://t.me/dramirbohbot/120
Lately, I’ve been looking for tools to better understand the story of Israeli society — and maybe build a new one that fits our current reality. A friend suggested I read:
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
Link:https://t.me/dramirbohbot/120
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Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing
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Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing
June 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Interested in news and analysis on Israel and the Middle East?
Find me on my new Telegram channel:
Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing
Find me on my new Telegram channel:
Dr. Amir Bohbot – Middle East Briefing
If the #IDF is forced to strike in the heart of the Dahiya, it indicates several things:
1. Hezbollah is making significant efforts to rebuild its military wing in preparation for the next conflict.
1. Hezbollah is making significant efforts to rebuild its military wing in preparation for the next conflict.
June 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If the #IDF is forced to strike in the heart of the Dahiya, it indicates several things:
1. Hezbollah is making significant efforts to rebuild its military wing in preparation for the next conflict.
1. Hezbollah is making significant efforts to rebuild its military wing in preparation for the next conflict.
Sources in the Northern Command claimed this evening that during the assault on Bashar al-Assad's regime, operatives of al-Julani (Ahmad al-Shara) released prisoners from jails, including Hamas members with expertise in terrorism,
June 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Sources in the Northern Command claimed this evening that during the assault on Bashar al-Assad's regime, operatives of al-Julani (Ahmad al-Shara) released prisoners from jails, including Hamas members with expertise in terrorism,
Never expected the Iran–US talks to go smoothly — delays, games, and complications were always part of the deal.
But time’s ticking, and it’s not on Israel’s side.
Still remember when the U.S. cut a deal with the Houthis and forgot about us.
Israel needs to look out for Israel.
But time’s ticking, and it’s not on Israel’s side.
Still remember when the U.S. cut a deal with the Houthis and forgot about us.
Israel needs to look out for Israel.
June 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Never expected the Iran–US talks to go smoothly — delays, games, and complications were always part of the deal.
But time’s ticking, and it’s not on Israel’s side.
Still remember when the U.S. cut a deal with the Houthis and forgot about us.
Israel needs to look out for Israel.
But time’s ticking, and it’s not on Israel’s side.
Still remember when the U.S. cut a deal with the Houthis and forgot about us.
Israel needs to look out for Israel.
The ground maneuver is advancing into the heart of Khan Yunis. Tonight, the Air Force carried out a series of strikes against targets in Khan Yunis. #IDF forces advanced to additional strategic points in the area.
June 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The ground maneuver is advancing into the heart of Khan Yunis. Tonight, the Air Force carried out a series of strikes against targets in Khan Yunis. #IDF forces advanced to additional strategic points in the area.
No question about it. Either a complete dismantling of the Iranian nuclear project (which I’m skeptical about) or a strike on the nuclear project. Such military capability under an Ayatollah regime is an existential threat. It must be destroyed.
May 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
No question about it. Either a complete dismantling of the Iranian nuclear project (which I’m skeptical about) or a strike on the nuclear project. Such military capability under an Ayatollah regime is an existential threat. It must be destroyed.
Israeli Air Force Successfully Uses "Iron Beam" Laser System to Intercept Hezbollah Drones
The article by Amir Bohbot on Walla News discusses the successful use of the Israeli Air Force’s laser defense system, “Iron Beam,” in intercepting Hezbollah UAVs during the Iron Swords War.
The article by Amir Bohbot on Walla News discusses the successful use of the Israeli Air Force’s laser defense system, “Iron Beam,” in intercepting Hezbollah UAVs during the Iron Swords War.
ההחלטה ששינתה את כללי המשחק: כך עצר הלייזר את הכטב"מים של חיזבאללה - וואלה חדשות
בריאיון לוואלה חושף רס"ן ג', ראש תחום הלייזר של חיל האוויר את הדרך שעשתה המערכת - מתכנון ראשוני ועד ליירוטים מוצלחים בזמן אמת. כך הפכה ישראל לחלוצה עולמית ביירוט כטב"מים בלייזר
news.walla.co.il
May 31, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Israeli Air Force Successfully Uses "Iron Beam" Laser System to Intercept Hezbollah Drones
The article by Amir Bohbot on Walla News discusses the successful use of the Israeli Air Force’s laser defense system, “Iron Beam,” in intercepting Hezbollah UAVs during the Iron Swords War.
The article by Amir Bohbot on Walla News discusses the successful use of the Israeli Air Force’s laser defense system, “Iron Beam,” in intercepting Hezbollah UAVs during the Iron Swords War.
According to a senior officer, each humanitarian aid distribution center in the #Gaza Strip will deliver food packages daily to 11,000 families.
May 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
According to a senior officer, each humanitarian aid distribution center in the #Gaza Strip will deliver food packages daily to 11,000 families.
How does the population relocation system work in the Gaza Strip? Each district has a number. The IDF sends a separate message to each district via mobile phone, instructing residents to move to a shelter area.
May 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
How does the population relocation system work in the Gaza Strip? Each district has a number. The IDF sends a separate message to each district via mobile phone, instructing residents to move to a shelter area.
As of now, the IDF controls more than 30% of the territory in the Gaza Strip.
May 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
As of now, the IDF controls more than 30% of the territory in the Gaza Strip.
No one really knows when the humanitarian centers (a total of four) in the Gaza Strip will begin operating. In the meantime, I’m hearing more criticism than optimism about whether this will lead to real change.
May 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
No one really knows when the humanitarian centers (a total of four) in the Gaza Strip will begin operating. In the meantime, I’m hearing more criticism than optimism about whether this will lead to real change.
A wide-scale ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip? That’s not what I expected or thought at this stage.
May 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A wide-scale ground maneuver in the Gaza Strip? That’s not what I expected or thought at this stage.
A short while ago, a terrorist was eliminated in the village of Bruqin. The IDF is investigating whether he carried out the shooting attack in the Ephraim Brigade area in which Tzala Gaz, may her memory be a blessing, was murdered.
May 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
A short while ago, a terrorist was eliminated in the village of Bruqin. The IDF is investigating whether he carried out the shooting attack in the Ephraim Brigade area in which Tzala Gaz, may her memory be a blessing, was murdered.
Just to emphasize: The goal of the war is the return of all the hostages 🎗 and the defeat of the Hamas organization. Until the end.
At this moment, negotiations have resumed. There is no intention whatsoever to halt preparations for the large-scale maneuver in the Gaza Strip.
At this moment, negotiations have resumed. There is no intention whatsoever to halt preparations for the large-scale maneuver in the Gaza Strip.
May 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Just to emphasize: The goal of the war is the return of all the hostages 🎗 and the defeat of the Hamas organization. Until the end.
At this moment, negotiations have resumed. There is no intention whatsoever to halt preparations for the large-scale maneuver in the Gaza Strip.
At this moment, negotiations have resumed. There is no intention whatsoever to halt preparations for the large-scale maneuver in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
With the launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza, led powerfully by the IDF command, the Hamas delegation in Doha announced a return to negotiations over a hostage deal —
With the launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza, led powerfully by the IDF command, the Hamas delegation in Doha announced a return to negotiations over a hostage deal —
May 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz:
With the launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza, led powerfully by the IDF command, the Hamas delegation in Doha announced a return to negotiations over a hostage deal —
With the launch of Operation "Gideon's Chariots" in Gaza, led powerfully by the IDF command, the Hamas delegation in Doha announced a return to negotiations over a hostage deal —
This night, there were massive strikes in Beit Lahia and Jabalia in the northern #Gaza Strip. Palestinians report fatalities. Within 48 hours, the cabinet will be required to make decisions: an agreement, another chance for negotiations, or a very large-scale ground maneuver.
May 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
This night, there were massive strikes in Beit Lahia and Jabalia in the northern #Gaza Strip. Palestinians report fatalities. Within 48 hours, the cabinet will be required to make decisions: an agreement, another chance for negotiations, or a very large-scale ground maneuver.
According to reports in Azerbaijan, IDF Operations Directorate Chief Major General Oded Basiuk returned on Friday afternoon from a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, after meeting with Turkish representatives regarding Syria.
May 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
According to reports in Azerbaijan, IDF Operations Directorate Chief Major General Oded Basiuk returned on Friday afternoon from a visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, after meeting with Turkish representatives regarding Syria.