IDF spotters working at the IDF base in Nahal Oz. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit © סופק על ידי Haaretz.com
New York Times: Israel Knew Hamas’ Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli officials obtained Hamas’ battle plan for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack more than a year before it happened, documents, emails and interviews show. But Israeli military and intelligence officials dismissed the plan as aspirational, considering it too difficult for Hamas to carry out.
The approximately 40-page document, which Israeli authorities code-named “Jericho Wall,” outlined, point by point, exactly the kind of devastating invasion that led to the deaths of about 1,200 people.
The translated document, which was reviewed by The New York Times, did not set a date for the attack, but described a methodical assault designed to overwhelm the fortifications around the Gaza Strip, take over Israeli cities and storm key military bases, including a division headquarters.
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New York Times report says Israel knew about Hamas attack over a year in advance -- AP
IDF's elite intel unit saw signs Hamas preparing for attack: report -- Business Insider
Our warnings on Hamas were ignored, Israel’s women border troops say -- Politico.eu
The Women Soldiers Who Warned of a Pending Hamas Attack – and Were Ignored -- Haaretz
Female Officer Who Warned of Hamas Attack Months Ago Was Told ‘You’re Imagining Things’ by Commanders -- The Messenger
Israel 'knew about Hamas attack plans' over a year before it happened, New York Times reports -- SKY News
TV report claims Hamas produced Oct. 7-style infiltration plan in 2016; IDF got it in 2018 -- Times of Israel