Israeli Journalists Warned of October 7th Attacks, Detail Government Failures

Pre-October 7th Warnings and Departure

• 💡 Shelly and Daniel Rawlings, Israeli journalists, left Israel four months before October 7th, sensing an impending major event.
• ⚠️ Daniel noticed a suspicious continuation of Israel's emergency state law in February 2023, which grants the government extended privileges for implementing laws.
• 🚨 Shelly recalls hearing widespread air sirens in Greece a week before October 7th, a seemingly global drill that felt unusual.

Perceived Government Failures and Corruption

• military response to the October 7th attacks was delayed, with soldiers reportedly ordered to stand down despite imminent threats.
• 🛡️ The sophisticated border fence between Israel and Gaza, described as one of the most advanced globally, was breached with relative ease, raising questions about its security.
• 📉 Soldiers guarding the border repeatedly warned of Hamas's preparations and training, including building mock-ups of Israeli bases, but their concerns were allegedly dismissed or met with threats of punishment.
• 🏛️ Six out of seven platoons meant to guard the Gaza border were reportedly redeployed to the West Bank to protect settlers during a religious holiday, leaving the border vulnerable.
• 🇪🇬 Egyptian intelligence reportedly provided Israel with a significant warning about an impending attack, which was allegedly ignored.
• 🕵️ Avi Vice, an investigative journalist, published details of intelligence failures, suggesting that Hamas's plans were publicly available yet disregarded by the Israeli military.

Internal Israeli Dissent and Corruption

• 🗣️ Tens of thousands of Israelis were protesting the Netanyahu government before October 7th, a narrative largely absent from Western media.
• 📺 The Israeli mainstream media is described as highly politicized, with limited independent reporting on government actions or public dissent.
• 💰 Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of being corrupt, with references to his involvement with the World Economic Forum and a deal with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccinations, trading Israeli citizen data.
• ⚖️ Many Israelis believe the government is perpetuating wars for financial gain or to maintain power, leading to a perpetual state of fear among citizens.

Broader Implications and Calls for Change

• 🌍 The conflict is viewed by some as part of a larger global agenda, with a call for people worldwide to