War's Calculated Risks
Sadat made a bold decision to initiate war against Israel despite lacking crucial aircraft, aiming for limited territorial gains. Israeli military intelligence, under the influence of a strong leader, failed to recognize the impending threat, believing the Egyptians would be deterred without air support. This miscalculation, compounded by a reluctance to utilize special collection methods, left Israel unprepared for the surprise attack on October 6.In this clip
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“The Intelligence Legacy of the Yom Kippur War” – with Uri Bar-Joseph
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