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I went to the heart of Hamas horror

Terry Glavin
 
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National Post
Feb 7, 2024
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National Security & Geopolitics
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Context

In this column, Terry Glavin reports from Kibbutz Kfar Aza and other southern Israeli communities attacked on October 7. He documents physical destruction, civilian deaths, and evidence of close-quarters violence following the Hamas-led assault. The article recounts guided visits through damaged homes and references the killing and kidnapping of residents during the coordinated breach of the Gaza border. Glavin situates the attack within a broader regional framework, referencing Hamas’s governing role in Gaza and Iran’s support for militant networks. The piece combines eyewitness reporting with analysis of strategic intent, arguing that the assault represented both operational planning and ideological motivation.

Key Insight

The article presents October 7 as a deliberate, coordinated operation rather than a spontaneous escalation. Glavin emphasizes the organized nature of the attack and its intended psychological and strategic impact on Israeli society, framing it as part of a wider regional security confrontation.

Implications For Canadians

For Canadians, the report provides contextual grounding for understanding why Israeli security policy hardened after October 7. Recognizing the scale and coordination of the attack supports more informed discussion about deterrence, counterterrorism, and how democratic societies respond to mass-casualty violence.

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I went to the heart of Hamas horror

Terry Glavin
Feb 7, 2024
National Post
Middle East Context
National Security & Geopolitics
In this column, Terry Glavin reports from Kibbutz Kfar Aza and other southern Israeli communities attacked on October 7. Drawing on eyewitness observation, he documents destruction and situates the assault within Hamas’s governance in Gaza and broader regional dynamics.
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