Israeli military cites 'fundamental misunderstanding' of Hamas ahead of Oct. 7 attack

Israel’s military acknowledges intelligence failures that led to a deadly attack by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, 2023, resulting in nearly 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages. The official report highlights a misunderstanding of Hamas, underestimating their capabilities and intentions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not commented on the investigation, while many Israelis call for a wider inquiry into the failures. The army’s chief of staff takes responsibility for the military’s shortcomings.

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