Surprise on Simchat Torah: How Hamas’ Strategic Planning Led to an Unprecedented Assault” and Israel’s Iron Response
Hamas’ ‘Operation Al Aqsa Flood’ was a calculated assault aimed at rallying the Muslim world and highlighting the plight of Palestinians, amidst Israel’s growing acceptance by Arab states post-Abraham Accords. Israel’s robust counter, ‘Operation Swords of Iron’, sought to decisively crush Hamas’ military
capabilities and recover hostages, despite facing a challenging urban and tunnel warfare environment. A look at the military aspects of the ongoing war