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IDF Report Uncovers Fatal Blunders Before Hamas Attack

3/14/2025

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A damning report reveals the IDF's grave missteps leading up to Hamas's devastating October 7 attack. Senior officers overlooked crucial warning signs, resulting in chaos as Hamas infiltrated the border. The findings expose deep-rooted systemic flaws, including a dangerous reliance on technology and a failure to grasp Hamas's true motives. New IDF Chief Eyal Zamir faces criticism for protecting Netanyahu while altering military strategies.

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A damning report reveals the IDF's grave missteps leading up to Hamas's devastating October 7 attack. Senior officers overlooked crucial warning signs, resulting in chaos as Hamas infiltrated the border. The findings expose deep-rooted systemic flaws, including a dangerous reliance on technology and a failure to grasp Hamas's true motives. New IDF Chief Eyal Zamir faces criticism for protecting Netanyahu while altering military strategies.