A Hebrew University study argues Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack was planned to destabilize Israel and spark a wider regional war.
WHO:Hebrew University of Jerusalem study authors, including Dr. Daniel Sobelman
WHAT:Published a study asserting Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre was part of a strategic plan to destabilize Israel and trigger wider war.
WHEN:May 20, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
WHERE:Israel
WHY:The study claims Hamas planned scenarios involving Oct. 7 plus Hezbollah action and unrest to quickly collapse Israel’s military and domestic front.
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