Story perspectives

Maj.-Gen. Tal Russo Calls for Inquiry Into Oct. 7 Failure

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 4:02 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Tal Russo said Israel’s state collapsed on October 7, 2023.
Russo told 103FM Radio he still cannot fully process the attack.
He said civilian volunteers, police and soldiers stopped the assault while the IDF was absent.
Russo urged a state commission of inquiry to examine the security failure.
He noted early erosion, arrogance, and Hamas’s shift from enemy to funded partner, warning many issues remain unresolved.

1 of 1

Story summary

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Tal Russo said Israel’s state collapsed on October 7, 2023.
Russo told 103FM Radio he still cannot fully process the attack.
He said civilian volunteers, police and soldiers stopped the assault while the IDF was absent.
Russo urged a state commission of inquiry to examine the security failure.
He noted early erosion, arrogance, and Hamas’s shift from enemy to funded partner, warning many issues remain unresolved.