Morning brief: IDF chiefs knew of Hamas Oct 7 attacks; 'big fish' theory in Kolkata doctor case; and more
Morning news brief: Aug 18, 2024
It has emerged that the chiefs of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knew about Hamas's October 7 attacks that led to the ongoing state of war in Gaza which has killed over 40,000 people so far. Meanwhile, a 'big fish' theory has emerged in theKolkata doctor's sexual assault and murder case.
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IDF chiefs knew about October 7 attacks in advance but never informed top officials: Report
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intelligence chiefs knew about Hamas' plans to conduct the October 7 attacks, more than a year in advance but never told the senior military and political leaders about it, a report inThe Times of Israel,citingChannel 12has claimed.
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