U.S. Intel Reportedly Alerted to Possible Violence Prior to Hamas Attack
OAN’s James Meyers
3:20 PM – Friday, October 13, 2023
A new report suggests the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provided two warnings to the Biden Administration that there was increased risk of violence by Hamas days prior to the gruesome attacks.
Reportedly an update from September 28th inferred that Hamas was poised to increase rocket attacks across the border.
Additionally, an October 5th report from the CIA warned that there was a possibility of elevated violence by Hamas. Then on October 6th, the day before the attack, U.S. officials circulated reporting from Israel indicating unusual activity by Hamas.
However, it has not been determined if the U.S. intelligence assessments were shared with Israel.
Israel, Gaza and the West Bank are listed as hot spots in intelligence briefings for senior officials almost daily, a spokesperson who participates in the briefings said.
“The problem is that none of this is new,” said one of the sources familiar with the intelligence. “This is something that has historically been the norm between Hamas and Israel. I think what happened is everyone saw these reports and were like, ‘Yeah of course. But we know what this will look like.’”
Another diplomat in Washington D.C. told CNN that their government in the Middle East warned the White House and U.S. intelligence officials repeatedly of a buildup of Hamas and anger among Palestinians that was set to explode.
“The arms that exist in Gaza is beyond the imagination of anybody’s thinking,” they warned, the diplomat said. “The arms that exist in the West Bank, via Hamas, are also becoming a real problem and Hamas control of the West Bank is a real issue.”
According to experts, most Israeli and U.S. officials who were tracking the intelligence believed it would just be another small round of fighting between the two sides.
Meanwhile, according to Biden administration officials, they claim it is too early to determine what was the reasoning behind how the horrific attacks were missed.
The Hamas terrorist attack has resulted in over 1,300 Israelis being killed, according to Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
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How were the CIA warnings of heightened violence by Hamas disseminated and to whom?
Title: CIA Reportedly Issued Warnings of Heightened Violence by Hamas Prior to Recent Attacks
Introduction:
A new report has emerged indicating that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provided two separate warnings to the Biden Administration regarding the increased risk of violence by Hamas in the days leading up to the recent tragic attacks. This revelation raises questions about the potential dissemination of these intelligence assessments and the response from involved parties.
Increased Threat by Hamas:
According to the report, an update from September 28th highlighted a growing indication that Hamas was preparing to intensify its rocket attacks across the Israeli border. Additionally, an October 5th report from the CIA cautioned about the possibility of heightened violence by Hamas. On October 6th, the day before the attack, U.S. officials disseminated Israeli reporting that pointed to unusual activity by Hamas.
Intelligence Sharing:
It remains unclear whether the U.S. intelligence assessments were shared with Israeli authorities. However, hotspots such as Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank are typically included in intelligence briefings for senior officials on a nearly daily basis, according to a spokesperson who participates in these briefings.
Historical Context:
One source familiar with the intelligence emphasized that this pattern of escalation between Hamas and Israel is not new. It has been historically anticipated that such reports would emerge, with an understanding of the potential outcomes. This sentiment suggests that the recent warnings may have been perceived as ordinary occurrences, leading to a lack of intervention.
Warnings from the Middle East:
A diplomat in Washington D.C. revealed that their government in the Middle East had repeatedly warned the White House and U.S. intelligence officials about the increasing arms buildup by Hamas and rising anger among Palestinians. The presence of formidable arms in Gaza and the West Bank, under Hamas control, was described as a real and concerning issue.
Perceptions and Assumptions:
Experts suggest that most Israeli and U.S. officials who had been monitoring the intelligence anticipated that the situation would result in another minor eruption of conflict between the two sides. The assumption that it would be contained to a limited scope and intensity likely influenced the response.
Biden Administration Stance:
Biden administration officials have stated that it is too early to ascertain the underlying reasons behind how the situation unfolded. Investigations are ongoing to determine the series of events and the adequacy of the response.
Conclusion:
The recent revelation of warnings from the CIA regarding the heightened threat of violence by Hamas raises questions about intelligence sharing and the response by the involved parties. The historical context and warnings from Middle Eastern governments provide further insights into the complex dynamics of this long-standing conflict. As investigations continue, it is crucial to analyze these intelligence assessments to prevent such tragic events in the future.
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