IDF Inquiry Reveals Intelligence Failures in Lead-Up to October 7 Attack

A recent investigation into the Israeli military's response to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has concluded that the IDF failed to protect Israeli citizens. The attack resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 Israelis, prompting a 15-month war against Hamas. The investigation found gaps in the intelligence directorate's understanding of Hamas' strategic goals, decision-making processes, and operational plans. This failure in intelligence gathering was a key factor in the IDF's inability to prevent the attack.