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Israeli officials are facing backlash after years of Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu quietly allowing Hamas to remain in power.

But reporting in the New York Times has revealed that Netanyahu's government was more hands-on about helping Hamas: they helped a Qatari diplomat bring suitcases of cash into Gaza, indirectly boosting the militant organization, according to the report.

The calculus — the Times reported on Sunday, citing Israeli officials, Netanyahu's critics, and the man's own reported statements — was to keep Hamas strong enough to counteract the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, allowing Netanyahu to avoid a two-state peace solution and keep both sides weak.

Israeli security officials got it wrong; they didn't think Hamas was capable, or even interested, in launching a large attack against the Jewish state.

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[-] TserriednichThe4th@lemmy.world -2 points 9 months ago
[-] Reality_Suit@lemmy.one -1 points 9 months ago

No, not at all, but I understand new facts can change upheld beliefs.

[-] TserriednichThe4th@lemmy.world -2 points 9 months ago

What facts do you have that Jewish people allowed Oct 7 to happen?

Or even the american government allowing 9/11?

[-] HaggierRapscallier@feddit.nl 1 points 9 months ago

The Saudis are US allies. They did 911. Yet we remain allies. It doesn't mean we 'did it' through them. But it's suspect and deserves consideration.

[-] TserriednichThe4th@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

A closer inspection already showed it was rogue saudi elements and a combination of arrogant, incompetent analysts during a transition period of presidencies.

You should give that consideration.

[-] Sparlock@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

The New York times did a few pieces on it at the beginning of Dec.
"Israel Knew Hamas’s Attack Plan More Than a Year Ago.
A blueprint reviewed by The Times laid out the attack in detail. Israeli officials dismissed it as aspirational and ignored specific warnings." https://archive.ph/SDOlU

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