Probe

IDF failed to defend Paga Outpost during Oct. 7, opening door for terrorists to massacre at Be'eri

The combat team posted at the outpost was not sufficiently prepared for such a terrorist infiltration, including not having conducted training drills or scenarios, the IDF probe found.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar party and a former IDF chief of staff, speaks during an election campaign rally in Nordiya, Israel, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2026.

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The IDF ordered a deeper prove into the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, pictured here.

Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive


PM Netanyahu rejects alternative Oct. 7 probe agreement by Herzog, Chief Justice Isaac Amit

"The public is entitled to a genuine, non-politically biased investigative committee. Unfortunately, that is not what is being proposed here," he said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, March 12, 2025.

October 7 probe: IDF only arrived in Nir Oz after Hamas terrorists left because it was 'far away'

47 Israelis killed, 76 taken hostage by around 400 terrorists • All IDF commanders killed in the first wave, all but six houses damaged

 Israeli soldier around the destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 30, 2023

Nearly half of Israeli public lost faith in IDF after October 7 probes, survey shows

The biggest decline in trust was among Arab party voters, with 73% reporting a negative impact in trust, followed by coalition voters with 54%.

 Homes are destroyed, following the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas terrorists from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, southern Israel November 2, 2023

How a massacre happened: How three top IDF officials failed to prevent Hamas's attack - analysis

Three IDF officials are uniquely responsible for the last-minute decisions they made once there was evidence of a potential imminent attack.

 An image of former IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi (L); IDF Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman; and IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva, set to a backdrop of Gazans invading Israel on October 7, 2023.

A shameful display of disorganization and rage, we can do better - editorial

To those in charge: Get a grip. These are lives you’re playing with, and you’re treating it like a sport.

 Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Two injured as guards clash with bereaved families in Israel's Knesset

Families of October 7 victims were refused entry to a Knesset discussion on establishing a state probe on Monday.

A violent confrontation erupted at the Knesset between bereaved parents and police officers

Bereaved parents slam IDF leadership over Nahal Oz October 7 failures

The inquiry revealed that Golani soldiers at the base were not sufficiently armed. "No personal weapons, no ammunition, no machine guns."

 A SCENE of destruction at Kibbutz Nahal Oz, after the Hamas attack on October 7. Due to a lack of critical thinking, the kibbutz underwent a slaughter that is almost too painful to comprehend, the writer asserts.

It’s time Israel gets its act together and does an official Oct. 7 probe - editorial

The government should create an independent, nonpartisan investigative body with the authority to thoroughly examine the failures that occurred on October 7.

An Israeli flag flutters in front of the remains of a building, following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, in Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel October 22, 2023

How did IDF chief Herzi Halevi grapple with Oct. 7 failure? - analysis

What will historians say about Halevi 50 years from now, and will another IDF chief cite him as an example?

 IDF chief of staff Herzi Halevi seen during an exercise in northern Israel, July 31, 2024

Katz to Halevi: All Oct. 7 probes must be done by end of January

Katz also threatened Halevi that he would freeze all potential high command appointments until he receives the probe results.

 Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi at a situational assessment at the Netzarim corridor in the Gaza Strip.