Tag #Military Reporting

What were the direct consequences of the Israeli media's failure to critically examine the claim that Hamas was deterred, and how did this contribute to the events of October 7th?

The Israeli media's unquestioning acceptance of official statements regarding Hamas's deterrence led to a misjudgment of the threat level, culminating in the October 7th war. This failure to critically analyze intelligence reports and challenge official narratives resulted in a collective complacency among journalists and a lack of preparedness for the conflict.