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Military Panel Slams IDF's Inadequate Investigations Post-Hamas Attack

11/12/2025

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A panel of former military officers criticized the Israel Defense Force (IDF)'s investigations into its failures during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, deeming many probes inadequate.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir acknowledged responsibility and urged an external inquiry, and the findings will inform decisions on senior officers.
The panel reviewed 24 investigations, finding 10 satisfactory and five unsatisfactory.

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A panel of former military officers criticized the Israel Defense Force (IDF)'s investigations into its failures during Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, deeming many probes inadequate.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir acknowledged responsibility and urged an external inquiry, and the findings will inform decisions on senior officers.
The panel reviewed 24 investigations, finding 10 satisfactory and five unsatisfactory.