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IDF probe of Moshav Yakhini October 7 massacre finds local security team unfit, unarmed

The agricultural community, located near a main road near the Gaza border, was saved from a worse massacre because forces heading toward other battles were able to contain the terrorists; Still, 17 people - civilians, police officers and soldiers - were murdered

Roni Green Shaulov | 06.11.25

Kibbutz Erez emergency response team prevented 'massacre' on October 7, IDF probe finds

Military investigation highlights failure to provide timely support while praising quick action taken by residents that fended off terrorists; 27-year-old reserve officer Amir Naim, member the response team, was the only fatality of battle

Elisha Ben Kimon | 06.10.25

The base was overrun, and the kibbutz closest to the Gaza border was left exposed | IDF investigation into Oct. 7 attack on Kerem Shalom

An IDF investigation revealed critical failures in the defense of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7, when around 100 Hamas terrorists launched a multi-wave attack, killing six Israeli security personnel; Despite a nearby IDF base being overrun and delayed air support, the kibbutz’s emergency squad, medics and a visiting doctor acted heroically to repel terrorists, save lives and prevent a greater tragedy.

Roni Green Shaulov, Yoav Zitun | 05.28.25

יחידה מיוחדת מאתרת ממצאים מאירועי ה-7.10 בסיוע כלבים על כביש 323 סמוך למפלסים

IDF probe into Oct. 7 attack on Kibbutz Mefalsim: Hamas controlled key crossroads, massacred dozens

Internal investigation finds failures in force deployment and preparedness, revealing how Hamas overran strategic sites, including Kibbutz Mefalsim and a major junction near Sderot, killing 77 civilians and 13 security personnel

Yoav Zitun | 05.27.25

IDF probe: Military failed defending Kissufim, cleared of terrorists only after 5 days

Some 150 Hamas terrorists infiltrated community and neighboring military base during the Oct. 7 massacre, killing of 17 civilians—including foreign workers and members of the local security team—and 27 IDF soldiers

Elisha Ben Kimon | 05.22.25

Soldiers flee leaving civilians defenseless, IDF probe into Zikim base in massacre, finds

Internal investigation into the October 7 highlights catastrophic leadership failures, faulty equipment and a lack of initiative, allowing Hamas terrorists to massacre civilians while nearby soldiers flee or fail to engage

Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 05.04.25

חצאים סמל שני נטע יצחק , סרן עידו וולוך ז"ל

Soldiers battled Hamas terrorists emerging from tunnels in deadly Gaza clash, new details show

Five terrorist squads emerge from tunnels and shafts to attack troops during extraction of wounded on the outskirts of Gaza City's Shijaiyah neighborhood

Yoav Zitun | 04.29.25

The mishap that saved a kibbutz from the October 7 massacre | The battle at Ein Hashlosha

The order for the Gaza Division at 3 a.m. to move forces away from the border did not reach the infantry and armored forces on the ground, leaving them to thwart a wave of attack from invading Hamas terrorists

Yoav Zitun | 04.23.25

No defense plan, and 120 terrorists took over the base: IDF probe reveals failures at Erez Border Crossing on October 7

Lack of readiness, command gaps and insufficient defense measures left Erez vulnerable, probe finds; About 120 terrorists infiltrated Erez on October 7; The base was occupied by about 120 terrorists and a rescue force only arrived around 3:00 p.m. 9 soldiers were killed and 3 were kidnapped

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.30.25

תיעוד פלסטיני: הגדר פרוצה בדרום רצועת עזה

IDF to submit investigations on October 7 failures to State Comptroller by end of April

IDF Chief of Staff, State Comptroller agree on outline for beginning a review process for the military's October 7 failures; "This is a continuation of the agreements from November, on the basis of which dozens of reviews have taken place in the IDF in recent months on 70% of the issu

Netael Bandel | 03.27.25

‘Can you guarantee it won't happen again?’ IDF’s October 7 investigations omit key findings, fuel residents' distrust

Military's investigations into failures leading into and during Hamas’ attack leave out critical intelligence failures, with residents skeptical and demanding an external review to address systemic shortcomings

Yoav Zitun | 03.17.25

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