Israeli Intelligence Admits Failure in October 7 Investigation

israel - Israeli internal intelligence agency Shin-Bet acknowledges failure in the investigation of the Aqsa Storm attack on October 7, 2023.

Israeli Intelligence Acknowledges Failure in Aqsa Storm Investigation

Shin-Bet, the Israeli internal intelligence agency, admitted its failure in the investigation of the Aqsa Storm attack on October 7, 2023. The investigation revealed organizational shortcomings and highlighted the challenges in warning against the attack.

The investigation attributed the failure to unclear responsibilities between the Israeli military and Shin-Bet, the government's longstanding Gaza policy, and the agency's structure not being suitable to combat an enemy like Hamas.

Furthermore, deficiencies in intelligence coordination with the military were admitted, emphasizing the mishandling of a document outlining a large-scale attack plan known as the 'Jericho Wall'.