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Al-Aqsa Flood shatters Israeli delusions of tactical, intel strengths

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  • Source: Newsweek
  • 7 Oct 2023 22:44
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Israeli delusions are shattering as the Palestinian resistance continues its operation.

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  • Palestinians celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
    Palestinians celebrate by a destroyed Israeli tank at the Gaza Strip fence east of Khan Younis southern Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 (AP Photo/Hassan Eslaiah)

An op-ed published by Dan Perry for NewsWeek on Saturday revealed that prior Israeli delusions got shattered by the fact that the Palestinian operation Al-Aqsa Flood exposed some serious tactical, intelligence, and strategic failures on the part of Israeli forces and intelligence services. 

Israelis have recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1973 October War, reflecting on the delusional belief that Arab nations would not dare to wage another war for the purposes of decolonizing the occupied territories. 

However, this notion has since crumbled, particularly the idea that Gaza could be isolated and continue to remain contained by the Israeli occupation.

Perry says that the recent rocket attack over central "Tel Aviv" on October 7, intercepted by the Iron Dome system, has shattered this belief.

This event has not only exposed tactical, intelligence, and strategic failures but also thrust the Palestinians back into relevance after years of repression.

As of now, "Israel" has faced casualties, injuries, and abductees in the conflict, representing a significant failure on multiple fronts.

The root causes of this crisis, including political divisions and the government's competence, are still uncertain.

Read more: Hamas Abo Obeida: Our retaliation will be earth-shattering

"Israel" faces several response options, including a repeat of its past strategy of bombing Gaza while demanding hostage release, but this too presents complications.

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An extended operation risks expanding into various directions, including potential involvement from Hezbollah, uprisings in the occupied West Bank, and unrest among "Israel's" Arab citizens.

Perry notes that these scenarios could reshape the regime's politics, but the outcome may not be evident until the next election.

A possible outcome could be the formation of a centrist "national unity government" or Netanyahu retaining his current coalition with potential security branch replacements.

Nevertheless, the current situation is unsustainable, necessitating a new approach as the current policy has led to a genuine disaster.

Read more: The spoils of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood on display in Gaza's streets

On Saturday morning, the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza launched rocket barrages targeting illegal Israeli settlements, including "Bat Yam" and "Rishon LeZiyyon" south of "Tel Aviv." Sirens were activated in Gaza Envelope settlements and Tel Aviv, with the Iron Dome attempting interception.

Additionally, the Palestinian Resistance reportedly breached the separation barrier, fired at a settler's vehicle, and engaged in gunfire at the Urim junction, causing injuries. There were also reports of a joint attack with gliders attempting to infiltrate the south. In response to the rocket attacks, Israeli forces opened shelters in "Tel Aviv" and "Ashdod."

Mohammad Deif, Commander-in-Chief of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, said that the operation comes in response to the Israeli occupation's desecration of al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as multiple assaults against women in its yards. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recognized that "Israel" is "at war", adding that this morning, Hamas initiated "a surprise attack".

Observers say that the operation against "Israel" will be remembered as a major intelligence failure  "for the ages" due to the unpreparedness of the IOF and the failure to recognize recent incidents involving Hamas as a prelude to war.

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