Israeli military underestimated Hamas's capabilities before attacks

A report on the October 7th attacks reveals that the Israeli military underestimated Hamas, believing it could be influenced by improving living conditions in Gaza. This led to a lack of preparedness for the surprise attack that killed 1,200 people. The investigation found that Israel focused on other threats, like Hizbullah, and did not perceive an urgent threat from Hamas. As a result, military commanders failed to reinforce border defenses before the attacks. In related developments, Israel is negotiating in Cairo to extend a ceasefire that began on January 19th. The goal is to secure the release of more hostages while delaying discussions on Gaza's future.