IDF Knew About Hezbollah Abduction Plans
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Courtesy Of: Haaretz.com
By Amos Harel & Amir Oren
18/09/2006


MI Knew About Hezbollah Kidnap Plans
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Military Intelligence had clear information about an impending kidnap attempt by Hezbollah shortly before the Lebanese group carried out its cross-border raid on July 12.

However, the information--which could, if properly handled, have prevented the kidnapping of Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser--was not analyzed and passed on to the troops in time, according to an intelligence inquiry conducted by the Israel Defense Forces.

The IDF Spokesman's Office, asked about this report, has refused to either confirm or deny it for the last three days, saying that the issue is still being investigated by Military Intelligence (MI) and the Northern Command.

The inquiry into the intelligence aspects of the kidnapping is being conducted by Brigadier General Avi Ashkenazi...his investigation could alter the entire picture of the abduction...

Source:
http://haaretz.com/hasen/spages/763676.html