Kibbutz Be'eri

IDF's Be'eri report triggers intense infighting among military branches and leadership, highlighting failures in intelligence and command during the October 7 conflict with Hamas in Gaza.

Physical destruction can be cleared and rehabilitated, but as long as the hostages are held by Hamas, there is no possibility to rebuild.

The report includes unimaginable events, each of which alone could fill the lesson plans of every officer and commander in the IDF for years to come.

Halevi, while delivering the situational assessment, commented on the strike that killed Rafa’a Salameh, commander of the Khan Yunis Brigade, which was confirmed earlier on Sunday.

The investigation into Be'eri exposes deep frustration over leadership failures during conflict, demanding accountability from Israeli authorities for the events of October 7.

To Israel’s politicians, who have time and time again since the war began thwarted blame – show some humility. This is at least in part on your heads.

The disaster at Be’eri is a symbol of the state in general; It represents what will happen if the country continues down a path of arrogance and complacency.

Our leadership must learn to be less arrogant, but the world must also understand the complexity and trauma we face. 

The IDF concluded that the hostage situation occurring was unprecedented and that, under the unique circumstances, none of the officials involved, including Hiram, had made errors.

While the IDF probes are a significant start in helping the nation move beyond October 7, until there is a state inquiry, it is unlikely that the nation will be able to fully turn the page.