The Shin Bet agency’s investigation into the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, revealed that Israel had prior knowledge of Hamas’ battle plans but did not take them seriously. The report highlighted failures by Israel’s political leadership and policies that allowed Hamas to build up its military capabilities. Additionally, Israel lacked an effective spy network in Gaza due to a previous intelligence operation that was compromised by Hamas in 2018.
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EU fines Apple and Meta total of €700mn for antitrust violations
The EU has fined Apple €500 million and Meta €200 million for antitrust violations, while avoiding larger penalties to prevent escalating tensions with the US. Apple must revise its App Store rules, and Meta is required to change its "pay or consent" model that forces users to either consent to data tracking or pay for an ad-free experience. Despite the fines being significantly below the potential maximums under the Digital Markets Act, the EU aims...
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