The Gaza Division's intelligence officer on the morning of the October 7th massacre has filed a series of objections to the IDF assigning him personal blame for the Hamas invasion.
Brig. Gen. Liron Betito presents the operational situation in Gaza and the extensive damage inflicted on Hamas' leadership, alongside optimism over the return of residents to Gaza border communities.
Head of the IDF Personnel Directorate decides to dismiss Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer on October 7, in accordance with the recommendation of an IDF committee.
Gaza Division officer battles dismissal while asking the Supreme Court to block publication of his name and his account of the October 7 failures.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir dismissed the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer, LTC A., who scoffed at repeated warnings ahead of October 7, after months of controversy over his continued appointments and presence in intelligence units.
Colonel Haim Cohen, who presided over the Gaza Command's Northern Brigade on October 7th, leveled heavy criticism against the senior staff for their actions during the massacre.
Minister of Defense Israel Katz approved the operational plans to continue operations in Gaza and stated: 'Our main goal is to bring the hostages home.'
A new report shows that an intelligence officer urged his superiors to resume tapping into Hamas's tactical channels, but his superiors decided to delay the decision until after the High Holidays had ended.
The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.
BG Barak Hiram assumed the role of Commanding Officer of the Gaza Division, during a ceremony held in the Gaza Strip, replacing BG Avi Rosenfeld.
One of the intelligence officers who was behind the giant failure and ignored the warnings from the division's observers is set to meet with his commanders and notify them of his resignation.
During a routine inspection in the Gaza Division, a shell was fired from the barrel of a tank. The incident ended without injuries and the shell fell into the sea.
The inquiry into the IDF's failures in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th found a disastrous lack of understanding by the command of what was transpiring on the ground.
Shortly before the massacre, a sergeant in the elite SIGINT Unit 8200 warned the intelligence officer of the Gaza Division that Hamas training could become a harsh reality.
An intelligence document distributed by the IDF described in detail the raid plan for the border area, including the exact number of hostages. The information was passed to the Gaza Division - and completely ignored.
Commander of the Gaza Division, Brigadier General Avi Rosenfeld, announced his resignation following the failures of October 7: 'Everyone has to take responsibility for their part.'
Soldiers from multiple units who support Brigadier General Barak Hiram to turn to Chief of Staff amid reports he will not be promoted to Gaza Division Commander due to shelling in Be'eri.
IDF considering revoking the appointment of Brig. Gen. Barak Hiram to Gaza Division commander. Hiram ordered the shelling of a house in which terrorists were entrenched in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7th which led to the deaths of 12 hostages.
Minister Yoav Gallant visited soldiers of the 969th Battalion of the Northern Brigade and told them that Gazans understand that what happened in the north will happen in Rafah as well.
Chief of Staff Halevi assured the troops on the ground that they would receive the 'strongest possible fire support.'
PM holds security assessment in the Gaza Division, says security stability must be preserved even in times of political instability.
Defense Minister tours Gaza Division, says number of Gazan workers allowed into Israel to be increased,
Military exercise sought to implement lessons IDF learned in May war with Hamas.
Commander of the Gaza Division speaks to residents of Kibbutz Be'eri on the Gaza border, comments on ceasefire agreement with Hamas.
Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets with Gaza Division soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration attempt on Saturday.
PM holds Cabinet meeting in IDF Gaza Division headquarters.
Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border.
Eisenkot meets with commanders in Gaza region over military activity of the last few days.
Head of Southern Command at ceremony for new head of Gaza Division: 'Our advantages over our enemies are clear and tangible.'
Liberman holds security assessment in Gaza region, hinting at disagreements within cabinet. 'I hope cabinet will make the right decision.'
IDF Chief of Staff recognizes Gaza Division's dedication, awards it Certificate of Appreciation.
PM, defense establishment officials inspect IDF Gaza Division. Netanyahu vows to bring back soldiers, civilians held in Gaza.
Gaza-area units train for the next battle with the Hamas terror organization, preparing for every possible scenario.
In visit to Gaza region, PM says Hamas 'got the message' and IDF is in control, denies he has been freezing 'settlements.'
IDF Gaza Division commander reveals IDF was caught off guard by number of attack tunnels into Israel; political echelon delayed action.
Gen. Mickey Edelstein, head of the IDF's Gaza Division, admits in Channel 10 interview that Hamas is 'Gaza's cop' - for now.
Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.
Gaza Division Rabbi says IDF units are at top level of kashrut – including the most sensitive locations.
