INTERVIEW | John Griffiths speaks with Radio Infinita about the situation in Israel

“Intelligence services sometimes rely too much on their technology and too little on human intelligence”

Radio Infinita, October 12, 2023

In a conversation with ‘Déjate Caer con Neme’, the former Chief of the Joint Staff, John Griffiths, addressed the management of the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Much of the criticism following Hamas’s attacks on Israel has been directed primarily at the Mossad. This is the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations. This is one of the agencies responsible for intelligence and surveillance, which gathers intelligence information, conducts covert actions, espionage, and counterterrorism worldwide.

According to international experts, there are few explanations for why the Mossad and Israeli intelligence failed in their mission, and it has even been deemed unprecedented the success achieved by Hamas from a tactical and strategic analysis perspective with this attack.

Regarding how Israel has responded in recent days to the attacks, Griffiths stated that it is to be expected that Israel feels compelled to demonstrate its military might. However, he warns that “the fight against terrorism is more of a medium to long-term endeavor and is more surgical.”

Regarding what led to Israel being caught off guard by the Hamas attack, Griffiths pointed out that: “Often, intelligence services rely too much on their technological means and overlook human intelligence.”

Source: Radio Infinita