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How Hamas duped Israel as it planned devastating attack

20 Sept 04:12 Key points summarised by AI

Hamas orchestrated a two-year deception, convincing Israel it sought economic stability over conflict, while secretly training fighters for a large-scale assault.
The group built a mock Israeli settlement for training, which Israel observed but dismissed as non-threatening, reinforcing a false sense of security.
Israel's focus was diverted by West Bank tensions and Saudi normalization efforts, leading to a reduced and unprepared military presence near Gaza, which Hamas exploited.
Hamas maintained extreme operational secrecy, keeping many leaders and even participating fighters unaware of the full plan until execution to prevent intelligence leaks.
The attack involved a multi-pronged assault using rockets, hang gliders, explosives to breach barriers, and jammed communications, resulting in widespread killings and hostage-taking.

19 Oct 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.