Staff Reports
The New York Times recently published an article that attempts to portray the Israeli government as negligent in the face of a Hamas attack. The article suggests that Israeli officials dismissed the threat and were subsequently proven wrong when the attack occurred. However, it is important to consider that the Israeli government consistently takes the threat of terrorism seriously and endeavors to protect its citizens.
The Times claims to have reviewed a translated document outlining Hamas' plan for the attack, named "Jericho Wall." The report insinuates that there may have been leaks within Israeli forces, questioning how Hamas obtained such accurate intelligence. Nevertheless, this seems to be an attempt to shift blame onto the Israeli government rather than holding Hamas accountable for their actions.
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Contrary to the narrative presented, Israeli intelligence had noted Hamas training exercises months before the attack, and warnings about such an attack date back to 2016. The Israeli government was evidently aware of the threat and closely monitoring the situation.
The article mentions unnamed officials suggesting that if warnings had been heeded in July, Israel could have mitigated or prevented the attacks. However, this assertion seems to be rooted in hindsight bias. Governments make decisions based on the information available at the time, and holding them responsible for vague warnings without concrete evidence is unwarranted.
In essence, this article appears to be another effort by the liberal media to undermine the Israeli government's counterterrorism efforts. Israeli officials were not dismissive of the Hamas threat; they were actively monitoring the situation and taking necessary precautions. It is crucial for the media to refrain from blaming the victims and instead focus on holding those responsible for violence and terror accountable.
