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IDF Official Claims Prior Intelligence on Hamas Attack Intentions

Sep 11, 2026 05:59 AM CT Israel Israel,Hamas,Intelligence Failure,October 7,Hostage Negotiations

Summary

Retired IDF Colonel Doron Hadar stated that mediators warned of a potential major Hamas attack due to negotiation stalemates prior to October 7. This retrospective analysis highlights intelligence failures and internal assessments regarding the lead-up to the conflict, providing context on the strategic miscalculations that allowed the October 7 attacks to occur.

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Col. (res.) Doron Hadar, who participated in negotiations over hostages held by Hamas before October 7, told Kan that mediators said the stalemate would lead Hamas to consider a major attack.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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IDF Colonel Doron Hadar claimed that mediators warned of a major Hamas attack due to negotiation stalemates before October 7.

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