Did Sinwar activate the Shin Bet? The thesis explaining the October 7 failure

Yuval Malka, a human intelligence expert, presents a thesis according to which Yahya Sinwar carried out "reverse handling" of his handlers in the Shin Bet for years. By providing reliable and verified information, Sinwar built "intelligence credit" that allowed him to mislead the system and lead it to a false perception of reality on the eve of October 7. Meanwhile, Hamas exploited the regulation and civilian aid to build its military power.

Yuval Malka, a retired police officer and expert in source handling, presents a thesis according to which Yahya Sinwar carried out sophisticated "reverse handling" against his handlers in the Shin Bet over the years. According to the thesis, Sinwar was released from prison as part of a deal after being recruited as a source, and for years he was careful to provide accurate and verified information about opposing elements within the Palestinian system. In doing so, he built "intelligence credit" that allowed him, at the moment of truth, to create a false sense of security among his handlers and shape their perception of reality. Meanwhile, Hamas exploited the policy of regulation and the flow of civilian resources to the Strip to build a military infrastructure including tunnels, rockets, and weapons. Malka argues that the failure is not isolated but the result of a long-term process in which Sinwar led the system to see reality as he wanted it to be seen.