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If Hamas weaponized Israel's hope that it could transform into a stable government interested in economic growth as a cover for secretly planning a terrorist attack, it may have destroyed any remaining Israeli willingness to negotiate for peace. That's good for Hamas, of course
Hamas spent two years setting up the attack on Israel, Reuters reports. Took extensive deception—planning and training while refraining from violence, and working to give the impression they prioritized economics.
Confirms this wasn't caused by recent events, and sheds light on how Israel missed it.
Confirms this wasn't caused by recent events, and sheds light on how Israel missed it.
How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack | Reuters
While Israel was led to believe it was containing a war-weary Hamas by providing economic incentives to Gazan workers, the group's fighters were being trained and drilled, often in plain sight, a sour...
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October 9, 2023 at 12:24 PM
If Hamas weaponized Israel's hope that it could transform into a stable government interested in economic growth as a cover for secretly planning a terrorist attack, it may have destroyed any remaining Israeli willingness to negotiate for peace. That's good for Hamas, of course