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Local Defenders Thwart Major Attack, Honor Fallen Captain

11/26/2025

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On November 26, 2025, Israel Defense Forces released a probe into the October 7 attack on Moshav Yated.
The report credits local defenders, a rapid-reaction team and armed residents, with thwarting a larger assault and preventing casualties.
Without their actions, the moshav could have faced a significantly larger number of attackers.
Brigadier-General Itamar Ben Chaim led the investigation, which acknowledged the bravery of Captain Iftach Gorny, who was killed.

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Story summary

On November 26, 2025, Israel Defense Forces released a probe into the October 7 attack on Moshav Yated.
The report credits local defenders, a rapid-reaction team and armed residents, with thwarting a larger assault and preventing casualties.
Without their actions, the moshav could have faced a significantly larger number of attackers.
Brigadier-General Itamar Ben Chaim led the investigation, which acknowledged the bravery of Captain Iftach Gorny, who was killed.