Documents outlining Hamas’ battle plan were reportedly in the possession of Israeli officials over a year before the October 7 terrorist attack, according to reports from The New York Times. The documents, codenamed “Jericho Wall” by Israeli authorities, detailed Hamas’ strategy to overwhelm fortifications around the Gaza Strip, take over Israeli cities, and destroy military bases.
Although the 40-page document was obtained by Israeli officials, it was dismissed as being too “aspirational.” It remains unclear whether Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, or other top political leaders saw the document before the attack.
The document, reviewed by The New York Times, not only described the assault design but also provided information on the location and size of Israeli military forces, communication hubs, and other sensitive details. This has raised questions about how Hamas gathered its intelligence.
Furthermore, an official from Israel’s signals intelligence reportedly issued a warning three months prior to the attack, but it was ignored. The warning indicated potential threats posed by Hamas.
It is suggested that Israel may have misinterpreted Hamas’ request for permits, allowing Palestinians to work in Israel, as a gesture of peace. This intelligence oversight has been described as one of the worst miscalculations in Israel’s 75-year history.
