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Israeli Army Begins Investigation of Failures Leading Up to October 7 – Israel News – Haaretz.com

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The IDF investigation will examine the period from 2018 until October 10, 2023, when control over the communities surrounding the Gaza border was regained following Hamas’ deadly attack

Yaniv Kubovich

Mar 7, 2024 4:42 pm IST

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The Israeli army announced Wednesday that it has begun an internal investigation into the events of the Hamas attack on Gaza border communities on October 7.

Israeli Army Begins Investigation of Failures Leading Up to October 7 – Israel News – Haaretz.com

Haaretz | Israel NewsThe IDF investigation will examine the period from 2018 until October 10, 2023, when control over the communities surrounding the Gaza border was regained following Hamas’ deadly attackYaniv KubovichMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTGet email notification for articles from Yaniv Kubovich FollowMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTYaniv KubovichGet email…

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