Hamas, IDF

Israel underestimated Hamas before Oct. 7 attack, military probe finds
Unlike the Israeli military, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has not launched a comprehensive commission to review the failures of Oct. 7, 2023.
IDF identified but ignored 5 warning signs of Hamas attack on eve of Oct. 7, its probe shows
Southern Command chief spoke with senior intelligence officers and Shin Bet officials about unusual activity, but they all determined no attack was imminent
How seven years of Hamas planning resulted in IDF’s Oct 7 failure
Overconfidence’ among senior commanders and ‘flawed intelligence culture’ hampered Israeli Defense Forces response, report finds
Israeli military misread Hamas, was unprepared for Oct 7 raids, says IDF
The investigation confirmed that around 5,000 Hamas-led terrorists from the Gaza Strip infiltrated Israel on October 7, 2023, carrying out all sorts of rampage in the region
Israel army says IDF failed on Oct 7, underestimated Hamas
JERUSALEM: An internal Israeli army investigation into Hamas's Oct 7, 2023 attack released on Thursday (Feb 27) acknowledged the military's "complete failure" to prevent the deadly assault, saying that for years it had underestimated the group's capabilities.
Intelligence failures left Israel exposed to Oct. 7 Hamas attack: Report
Israel's military report reveals intelligence failures, complacency led to Hamas attack, with calls for accountability and security reforms.
Israeli army inquiry reveals IDF failures over 7 October attack by Hamas
The probe, which found Israel's military had misjudged Hamas' intentions, is likely to put further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. View on euronews
Israel-Hamas war: Probe reveals why Israeli military failed to stop Hamas attack
Israel’s military has acknowledged its failure in preventing Hamas' deadly October 7 attack. An internal probe reveals that the IDF underestimated Hamas’ capabilities, leading to security lapses. Meanwhile,
IDF observers freed from Hamas captivity won't return to military, Liri Albag's father says
Albag stated that the five will finish their rehabilitation, after which they will be discharged from military service.
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The IDF just released its report on Oct. 7. Here are some takeaways.
Hamas essentially conquered Israel's southern border, outnumbering Israeli troops, the report said, adding that the military ...
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IDF chief admits: First troops only reached Kibbutz Nir Oz after last terrorists had left
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IDF: Youngest hostages ‘brutally murdered’ by Hamas, remains of mother not yet returned
The IDF says Hamas did not return the remains of Shiri Bibas, the mother of the two youngest hostages. Israel says her ...
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IDF: Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by Hamas but 3rd body is not their mother Shiri
On Friday morning, the boys' aunt posted a grieving message on Facebook, vowing, "We are not giving up on your mom, Shiri." ...
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IDF: Captors murdered children Ariel and Kfir Bibas ‘in cold blood’ with ‘their bare hands’
Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement. The IDF statement came hours after it was discovered that Hamas had not returned the body of the boys’ mother Shiri, sending instead the body of a ...
IDF seizes Hamas plans for mass attack in Judea, Samaria and central Israel
(Feb. 27, 2025 / JNS) — Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed on Thursday that security forces recently discovered Hamas ...