Ex-IDF Chief Admits Intelligence Failure on Hamas Intentions, Cites Iran Priority

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot publicly acknowledged that Israel's pre-Oct 7 concept assumed Hamas did not want war, with Iran as the primary threat. He admitted Israeli bombs killed hostages but argued military pressure was necessary for their release. This marks a rare high-level admission of intelligence failure and strategic misprioritization, fueling domestic accountability debates.

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