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The observers are wondering how the Islamists managed to create such a large arsenal of rockets that, as a result, overloaded the Iron Dome System. On October 7, Hamas had a complete tactical surprise during the attack on Israeli cities, since none of Israel's intelligence services had a specific warning that Palestinians were preparing a large -scale attack. This opinion was expressed by American and Israeli officials, the journalists of The New York Times write.

The publication provides the data of the representative of the Israeli special services, which reported that intelligence had not had a specific warning that Hamas was preparing a complex attack that requires coordinated blows from land, air and sea. Although this attack was surprised by many Western special services, they do not track the activities of the Palestinians as carefully as Israel and Egypt do.

The relative success of the militants was surprised by US experts, because for many years, Israel has created a powerful notification system, including a network of electronic sensors, listening devices and informants. "The sudden attack of Hamas on Saturday was no less stunning failure of the Israeli intelligence, which included the lack of warning, overloaded anti -missile defense and the slow reaction of clearly unprepared armed forces," the American observers write.

The authors of the material are asked questions.

Why did the Israeli missile defense system "Iron Dome" were unable to cope with the flurry of inexpensive but deadly missiles at the time of attack? How did Hamas manage to create such a large arsenal of rockets and shells without the "eyes" of Israeli intelligence? Did not Israel focus on the threats of Hezbolla and the western bank of the Jordan River, instead of directing military and intelligence resources on gas? Why was so many Israeli servicemen on vacation or away from the southern border, which allowed Hamas to seize Israeli military bases near Gaza? These questions have not yet been answered by either the Israeli side nor US officials.

But obviously, journalists write that the answers to them will affect both the reputation of the tank and the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhah. US General Kennet McKenzie believes that it is possible to restore the reputation of Israeli and security forces through violence. "Hamas challenged the most fundamental concept of restraint of Israel. It can only be restored by applying the predominant, destructive use of force. And this is only the beginning," he emphasized.