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Jul 18 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
So, IDF intelligence branch (AMAN) has released some findings from its internal review of the failure of 7 October, titled "the path to war". A quick summary, including my analysis. 1/
The report focuses and emphasises the "conception" - using language from the post-yom kippur war investigations - that Hamas was deterred. I think this is only part of the story. It says that Hamas planning lasted 7-8 years. 2/
Nov 28, 2023 • 14 tweets • 3 min read
Ch12 received leaked emails fom 8200! Even more details on the intelligence failure. Keep in mind this is but one piece of a big, seemingly dysfunctional, machine.
mobile.mako.co.il/news-military/…
A female NCO, who has been behind some other leaks to journalists (with certain other comrades) has sent new details including internal correspondence. She is from the professional corps and specialist in hamas tactics.
Jun 23, 2021 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
I saw many tweets yesterday about the 80th anniversary of op. #Barbarossa. Lots of those dealt with #intelligence failure.
This issue illuminates the FUNDAMENTALS about how states use intel in decision making.
If you think the USSR failed, wait until you learn about the Nazis!
If you think that Stalin's foolishness is a worse failure than the Nazis, then either you don't understand war, or you don't under intelligence, or both.
