Axios: Israeli security officials discussed the situation on the border before the Hamas attack

2023-10-12T23:34:05.088Z

Highlights: Israeli security officials discussed the advisability of putting the armed forces on the border with the Gaza Strip on high alert. After consultations, the security forces decided to wait until additional intelligence was received. A few hours later, Hamas carried out an attack. Earlier, the WSJ noted that Hamas fighters had detailed maps of Israeli cities and military bases during the attack. Also, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi said that the IDF failed to provide security on the day of the Hamas attack..

Hours before the Hamas attack, Israeli security officials discussed the advisability of putting the armed forces on the border with the Gaza Strip on high alert.