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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

The attack on October 7th was a catastrophic intelligence and military failure for Israel, stemming from a significant misperception of Hamas's intentions.

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Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463

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Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463

03/31/25

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

The October 7th attacks were planned well in advance, and the division within Israeli society may have been perceived by Hamas as an opportunity to strike.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

On October 7th, Hamas launched a brigade-sized attack on Israel from Gaza, overwhelming security and attacking soft targets.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Hamas chose to use their time in power to build military infrastructure and radicalize the population, culminating in their attack on Israel on October 7th.

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Dave Smith

04/09/25

@ Lex Fridman

The cheering for Hamas after the October 7th attack is sickening, but it's important to understand the context of the suffering and oppression that led to such reactions.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Hamas's attack included breaking through the security fence and attacking peaceful communities, resulting in murder, rape, and kidnapping.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

The normalization of relations between Gaza and Israel was progressing before October 7th, but that process has now been severely disrupted due to the recent violence.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Netanyahu's leadership is scrutinized due to the October 7th attacks occurring under his watch, similar to how Golda Meir was held accountable for the Yom Kippur War.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Despite criticisms, many political leaders in Israel would likely have responded similarly to the October 7th attacks as Netanyahu did, given the circumstances.

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Douglas Murray

03/31/25

@ Lex Fridman

Many in Israel believed Hamas was content with corruption and governance, underestimating their ideological commitment to violence.