Israeli Army Admits 'Complete Failure' During October 2023 Hamas Attack

A military investigation highlights misjudgments and unpreparedness, with Army Chief Herzi Halevi taking full responsibility.

An official investigation revealed that Israeli forces were unprepared for the scale, coordination, and brutality of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
The assault occurred in three waves, involving around 5,000 militants and resulting in over 1,200 Israeli deaths, mostly civilians.
The Gaza Division was overwhelmed, failing to prevent mass killings and territorial breaches in southern Israel.
Army Chief Herzi Halevi, who has since offered his resignation, publicly accepted full responsibility for the military's failures.
The Israeli military has been criticized for underestimating Hamas' capabilities and overconfidence in its own defenses.