Shin Bet blames Netanyahu for Hamas attack oversight

Israel's Shin Bet security agency has acknowledged its failure to act on intelligence about a planned Hamas attack before the deadly strike on October 7, 2023. The agency also criticized government policies that may have strengthened Hamas. The report revealed that warnings about a potential Hamas raid were received as early as 2018 and 2022 but were not treated as serious threats. This oversight contributed to the agency's inadequate response to the attack. The findings were released in a declassified summary, although some details remain classified. The attack resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and around 250 hostages, escalating the conflict in Gaza.