The IDF admitted that they failed to cope with the Hamas attack on the first day: they promised to look into it

The IDF General admitted that on the first day of the Hamas attack, Israel failed/Collage 24 Channel

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi HaLevi admitted that the Israeli army failed to cope with the attack by Hamas militants on October 7. He emphasized that the Israeli military could not prevent a sudden attack from the Gaza Strip.

At the same time, the general emphasized that they are now understanding the situation that arose at the beginning of the war between Hamas and Israel . He also promised to liberate all Israeli territories from terrorists.

IDF General admitted the army's mistake

In a recent public address, HaLevi acknowledged the country's responsibility to protect its citizens and ensure national security amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The IDF Chief of Staff noted that on the morning of October 7 in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army faced difficulties in fulfilling this responsibility.

During these difficult times, I want you to know that The Israel Defense Forces here are the protective force of the State of Israel in all its strength, capabilities and, above all, its wonderful people,” Ha-Levi emphasized.

He noted that while an investigation into the successful execution of the Hamas attack will be carried out in due course, the current priority remains focused on military action.

“It takes time, and it takes spirit. We will deal a decisive blow to our enemies, this is our mission today and we are determined to achieve it,” he said.

The general also confirmed that Israel intends to use all available means to secure the release of hostages kidnapped by terrorists. In addition, he claimed that Yahya Sinwar, the leader of the militant faction operating in the Gaza Strip, along with the entire Hamas group, would face complete destruction in response to the horrific acts committed by terrorists inside Israel.

War between Israel and Hamas: latest news

• In the Israeli capital of Jerusalem on October 12, there was shooting in the old city. There, an unknown man tried to attack a police station, and after shooting, one of the law enforcement officers was wounded.
• On the same day, in the Gaza Strip, the IDF destroyed the elite Hamas unit that led the October 7 attack on Israel. In particular, there will also be the destruction of high-ranking military officials of Palestinian fighters.
• A day earlier, an air alert was declared in the north of Israel due to the possible penetration of Lebanese planes into the country's airspace. Ultimately, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said that no threat had been detected in northern Israel.