Former Israeli defense minister Gallant says Hamas message on Oct. 7 was 'misread' by intelligence
Yoav Gallant says a Hamas communication was assessed by intelligence services as related to prisoners, as opposition leader Golan calls for a state inquiry.
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Former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant has said that a message from Hamas connected to the events of October 7 was misread by Israeli intelligence at the time, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
According to Gallant, the intelligence assessment interpreted the message as being related to prisoners rather than reflecting what would later unfold. The specifics of the message and the exact circumstances of the assessment were not detailed in the initial report.
The comments have added to ongoing scrutiny in Israel over the intelligence and security failures associated with the October 7 attack, an episode that has prompted extensive public and political debate about accountability within Israel's military and intelligence establishment.
In response to Gallant's remarks, opposition leader Golan has called for a state inquiry, a formal, independent investigative process in Israel that carries significant legal weight and has previously been used to examine major national failures. Calls for such an inquiry into October 7 have been a recurring feature of Israeli political discourse in the time since the attack.
Continued scrutiny
The exchange reflects the broader, unresolved debate in Israel over how intelligence about Hamas's intentions was gathered, interpreted and acted upon ahead of October 7. Whether a state inquiry will ultimately be established remains a matter of political contention, with the government's stance on the question closely watched.
Sources
- Former Israeli defense minister says Hamas message on Oct. 7 events was ‘misread’ — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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