Israeli army admits failures in October 7 Hamas attack

The Israeli army has acknowledged significant failures in its response to the Hamas attack on October 7, which resulted in 1,218 Israeli deaths, mostly civilians. An inquiry lasting 15 months highlighted intelligence shortcomings and military misjudgments. The report detailed that Hamas launched its assault in three waves, with around 5,000 militants infiltrating Israel. The initial wave involved over 1,000 elite fighters, leading to the highest casualties and hostage situations. Currently, 58 hostages from that day remain in Gaza, with 34 confirmed dead. In retaliation, Israel's military actions in Gaza have reportedly resulted in at least 48,365 deaths, according to local health officials.