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<p>Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by Israel’s newspaper Haaretz, several telephonic conversations were held between officials of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet security service and Southern Command.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two telephonic conversations involved Shin Bet, IDF’s Intelligence Corps, the operations division and Southern Command, and these took place with the knowledge of IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi.</p>

<p>A separate consultation was held at Shin Bet security service, which also involved its head Ronen Bar.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the intelligence input?</strong></h2>

<p>It was not fully clear exactly what intelligence input triggered these high-level consultations in the Jewish nation, but Haaretz reported that “the information involved an exercise.”</p>

<p>Despite significant nervousness, both IDF’s Intelligence Corps and Shin Bet security service didn’t recommend increasing the state of alert.</p>

<p>No steps were taken, as the Shin Bet said the signals or the intelligence input was insufficient to derive any insight.</p>

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<p>But Shin Bet was concerned that an isolated abduction attack might take place. So, it decided to dispatch a small operational squad to the south.</p>

<p>It was decided that the situation would be reassessed the next morning.</p>

<p>Turned out it was too late by then.</p>

<h2><strong>Intelligence failure</strong></h2>

<p>On October 7, Hamas launched a massive terrorist attack on Israeli soil. The Shin Bet unit that was dispatched to the south found itself fighting off terrorists at a kibbutz - or Jewish community- near the Gaza border later in the day.</p>

<p>It was definitely an intelligence failure but what shocked the Israeli security establishment was a coordinated leak by a political source to political reporters regarding the failure, Haaretz reported.</p>

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<p>Haaretz cited some top Israeli officers as saying that ‘it was no coincidence that shortly after the chief of staff's statement to the public taking responsibility for the horrible failure, someone was already busy briefing in detail regarding the failures of the IDF and the Shin Bet.’</p>

<h2><strong>Warnings to the PM</strong></h2>

<p>Despite considerable failure, Israel’s security agencies claim they had been warning the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of ‘the possibility of disaster in light of the internal crisis surrounding Netanyahu's insistence to pass the regime coup legislation.’</p>

<p>Reportedly, the PMO ignored all these warnings, including a direct appeal by the chief of staff. The Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday (Oct 12) that "Netanyahu was updated only at 6:29 A.M. as fighting broke out, and not before.”</p>

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Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns.

Just the night before Hamas’ assault on Israel, the security and intelligence establishment of the Jewish nation received some unnerving signals that aroused concerns. As reported by Israel’s newspaper Haaretz, several telephonic conversations were held between officials of Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Shin Bet security service and Southern Command. Two telephonic conversations involved Shin Bet, IDF’s Intelligence Corps, the operations division and Southern Command, and these took place with the knowledge of IDF Chief of Staff Herzl Halevi. A separate consultation was held at Shin Bet security service, which also involved its head Ronen Bar. What was the intelligence input? It was not fully clear exactly what intelligence input triggered these high-level consultations in the Jewish nation, but Haaretz reported that “the information involved an exercise.” Despite significant nervousness, both IDF’s Intelligence Corps and Shin Bet security service didn’t recommend increasing the state of alert. No steps were taken, as the Shin Bet said the signals or the intelligence input was insufficient to derive any insight. Watch: Israel-Hamas war: Israel releases photos of babies allegedly murdered by Hamas | Gravitas × But Shin Bet was concerned that an isolated abduction attack might take place. So, it decided to dispatch a small operational squad to the south. It was decided that the situation would be reassessed the next morning. Turned out it was too late by then. Intelligence failure On October 7, Hamas launched a massive terrorist attack on Israeli soil. The Shin Bet unit that was dispatched to the south found itself fighting off terrorists at a kibbutz - or Jewish community- near the Gaza border later in the day. It was definitely an intelligence failure but what shocked the Israeli security establishment was a coordinated leak by a political source to political reporters regarding the failure, Haaretz reported. Also read: `Willing to fight for Israel`, expat Indian tells WION, recounts alarm after suspected `aerial assault` Haaretz cited some top Israeli officers as saying that ‘it was no coincidence that shortly after the chief of staff's statement to the public taking responsibility for the horrible failure, someone was already busy briefing in detail regarding the failures of the IDF and the Shin Bet.’ Warnings to the PM Despite considerable failure, Israel’s security agencies claim they had been warning the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) of ‘the possibility of disaster in light of the internal crisis surrounding Netanyahu's insistence to pass the regime coup legislation.’ Reportedly, the PMO ignored all these warnings, including a direct appeal by the chief of staff. The Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday (Oct 12) that "Netanyahu was updated only at 6:29 A.M. as fighting broke out, and not before.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday (Oct 12) that there are no conditions on Israel using the ammunition Washington has provided to the West Asian country and hoped that Israeli leadership would do the "right things".</p>

<p>"We have not placed any conditions on the provision of this equipment. This is a professional military, led by professional leadership, and we would hope and expect that they would do the right things in the prosecution of their campaign," Austin reportedly said.</p>

<p>This came after a meeting of NATO&nbsp;defence ministers&nbsp;in Brussels.</p>

<p>In the wake of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, US President Joe Biden vowed his support for Israel. He termed the attacks as "terrorist assaults".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I told him the United States stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults," Biden said in a televised address from the White House after the Hamas assault.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In my administration, support for Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering," he said adding, "We'll make sure that they have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves."</p>

<p>Israel has been receiving military aid from the US.</p>

<p>Both nations made an agreement in 2016 on a 10-year deal, with $38 billion covering annual grants to buy military ammunition and a $5 billion missile defence appropriation, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since the weekend attack by Hamas, US wasted no time and initiated the movement of warships and aircraft near Israel. These aircraft will remain at the US military bases around the Middle East.</p>

<p>United Kingdom is also&nbsp;sending surveillance aircraft and two Royal Navy ships to the eastern Mediterranean, media reports said quoting 10 Downing Street.</p>

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<p>As per the plan, the jets will start their patrolling operations on Friday (Oct 13). The move was taken to monitor any "threats to regional stability" which includes the movement of ammunitions to "terrorist groups".</p>

<p>In the package are two Royal Navy ships, a P8 aircraft, surveillance assets, and a company of marines. UK PM Rishi Sunak said the assistance would help in preventing any further escalation in the status quo.&nbsp;Downing Street also added that the Royal Navy task group will be moved to the area in the upcoming week to assist in humanitarian needs, reports said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday (Oct 12) that there are no conditions on Israel using the ammunition Washington has provided to the West Asian country and hoped that Israeli leadership would do the "right things". "We have not placed any conditions on the provision of this equipment. This is a professional military, led by professional leadership, and we would hope and expect that they would do the right things in the prosecution of their campaign," Austin reportedly said. This came after a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels. In the wake of Hamas' brutal attack on Israel, US President Joe Biden vowed his support for Israel. He termed the attacks as "terrorist assaults". "I told him the United States stands with the people of Israel in the face of these terrorist assaults," Biden said in a televised address from the White House after the Hamas assault. Also Read | 'Willing to fight for Israel', expat Indian tells WION, recounts alarm after suspected 'aerial assault' "In my administration, support for Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering," he said adding, "We'll make sure that they have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves." Israel has been receiving military aid from the US. Both nations made an agreement in 2016 on a 10-year deal, with $38 billion covering annual grants to buy military ammunition and a $5 billion missile defence appropriation, reported Reuters. Also Read | Operation Ajay: First flight carrying 230 Indians from Israel set to take off today Since the weekend attack by Hamas, US wasted no time and initiated the movement of warships and aircraft near Israel. These aircraft will remain at the US military bases around the Middle East. United Kingdom is also sending surveillance aircraft and two Royal Navy ships to the eastern Mediterranean, media reports said quoting 10 Downing Street. Watch | Israel-Palestine War: Former Israeli PM Yair Lapid given the option to join the war cabinet × As per the plan, the jets will start their patrolling operations on Friday (Oct 13). The move was taken to monitor any "threats to regional stability" which includes the movement of ammunitions to "terrorist groups". In the package are two Royal Navy ships, a P8 aircraft, surveillance assets, and a company of marines. UK PM Rishi Sunak said the assistance would help in preventing any further escalation in the status quo. Downing Street also added that the Royal Navy task group will be moved to the area in the upcoming week to assist in humanitarian needs, reports said. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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