Hamas planned to spark wider war against Israel with October 7 massacre - study
A recent study reveals that Hamas aimed to incite a broader conflict with Israel through the October 7 massacre. The research, conducted by Dr. Daniel Sobelman, utilizes classified documents obtained by Israeli forces. This analysis sheds light on the strategic intentions behind the attack.
- ▪The study is titled 'The Strategic Origins of Hamas’s October 7 Attack.'
- ▪It was authored by Dr. Daniel Sobelman.
- ▪The research is based on top-secret Hamas documents seized by Israeli forces.
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-896799 |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 11:10:52 GMT |
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Hamas planned to spark wider war against Israel with October 7 massacre - studyThe study, titled "The Strategic Origins of Hamas’s October 7 Attack," was authored by Dr. Daniel Sobelman and is based on top-secret Hamas documents seized by Israeli forces during the war.Follow us on GoogleTerrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/DAWOUD ABU ALKAS)
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