Has everyone misunderstood Israel's failures on October 7?

Future probes by the IDF in months and even by a state inquiry in years may never fully resolve the truth on some of the complex issues surrounding October 7.

Smoke rises as seen from the broken fence in Kfar Aza where Hamas terrorists entered during the October 7tattack, in southern Israel, November 5, 2023

(photo credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/REUTERS)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 13:43

Updated: FEBRUARY 14, 2024 21:10

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