Israel’s ongoing war against Iranian proxy forces across multiple fronts has been characterized by daring operations and tragic human errors. From Hamas‘ cross-border attack to the Israeli military’s bold hostage rescues, and from Houthi missiles hitting Tel Aviv to Israel’s remote detonation of Hezbollah commanders’ pagers, these events have significantly shaped the conflict. Yet, at the core of these operations is a common thread: human error.
The repeated tactical failures on both sides suggest an urgent need to reassess strategies. As reliance on technology and data grows, the importance of human judgment must not be overlooked. Scientific fields and surveys acknowledge uncertainty through concepts like the “margin of error.” This principle, based largely on the groundbreaking work of British physicist John William Strutt (Lord Rayleigh), emphasizes the importance of understanding and quantifying uncertainties.
One of the most painful examples of human error came on Oct. 7, when the Startup Nation was caught unprepared …