Israel’s War on Gaza
A Half-Century Ago, Another Major Intel Failure Saw Israel’s Leader Resign
The Hamas surprise attack isn’t history rhyming, it’s a reprise of 1973’s Yom Kippur War — and it doesn’t bode well for Benjamin Netanyahu.
Ken Klippenstein
Ken Klippenstein is a D.C.-based investigative reporter who focuses on national security. He is also an avid Freedom of Information Act requester. Prior to joining The Intercept, he was The Nation’s D.C. correspondent.
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Israel’s War on Gaza
Alleged Iran Role in Israel Attack Echoes Bogus Iraq WMD Claims
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