israeli chief of staff, lieutenant general hertsier levi has also publicly acknowledged shortcomingsto the hamas operation. here's how the operation named alasar flood was executed. an initial barrage included two stages. in the first stage, more than 3,000 rockets rained down on various israeli settlements within a mere 6 hours. these targeted barracks, outposts and checkpoints, forcing israeli soldiers to seek refuge. during the second stage, additional 2,000 rockets were launched, primarily targeting the same objectives. the rockets streaked through the sky and began raining down on specific targets in israel. after penetrating the iron dome inflicting extensive damage and casualties, it instilled a profound sense of fear prompting thousands of israelis to urgently seek refuge, but this was merely a diversion, the prelude to meticulously coordinated operation. as the resistance fighters aided by first-person view drones and grenades, systematically seized dozens of observation. towers held by the israelis, their complex operation unfolded. in the next phase, over 25 barracks and o