Two years on from the October 7, 2023 Hamas raid, Israel's military has taken major steps to answer for its lapses 🤯
On Sunday, the army announced the dismissal of three divisional commanders, including its then-intelligence chief, after they resigned in the wake of the assault from Gaza. This comes two weeks after Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir called for a 'systemic investigation' into the failures, as public pressure mounts and polls show wide support for a full inquiry. However, the government has yet to launch a state commission.
Disciplinary measures also hit the heads of the navy and air force, along with four other generals and several senior officers. All are being held personally responsible for the military's failure to prevent the initial breach.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has now asked the defense establishment's comptroller to review an expert report that flagged a 'long-standing systemic and organizational failure' and a critical intelligence gap on the night of October 7. The review spotlighted faulty decision-making and force deployment, exposing breakdowns across the chain of command.
Meanwhile, tensions are growing between Zamir and Katz over Gaza strategy. On the ground, troops recently engaged militants who crossed the so-called Yellow Line—a major point of dispute in the current ceasefire talks, with Hamas accusing Israel of shifting the line deeper into Gaza territory. ⚔️
Hamas’s high-level delegation has also been in Cairo for the past two days, negotiating terms for the second phase of the U.S.-brokered truce that began on October 10. 🤝
With over 1,221 Israeli lives lost and at least 69,756 deaths in Gaza, young people from South Asia to Southeast Asia are tuning in online, sharing deep dives and pressing for accountability. From viral threads to TikTok explainers, the demand for transparency and stronger leadership is louder than ever.
As the war enters its third year, all eyes are on whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face scrutiny for postponing an inquiry until after the conflict ends. For a generation that values digital activism and clear answers, the story is far from over.
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Israeli military sacks several generals over October 7 attack
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