Hamas Deception Tactics Before Oct 7 Revealed

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report · Oct 8, 2026 · 4m

A new study reveals Hamas employed elaborate deception tactics, including double agents, to mislead Israeli intelligence before the October 7th attacks, a strategy acknowledged by Hamas officials. In regional developments, Iran is implicated in an attack on an Emirati tanker off Fujairah, while also reportedly targeting US military bases in Germany. Operations in Gaza continue with reported casualties, and Israeli assessments suggest Hamas is preparing for renewed fighting while weaponizing civilian sites. Domestically, allegations have surfaced regarding attempts to alter records of the…