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N. Gaza brigade commander:

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

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.

I recommended an opening blow, they told me Hamas was deterred

Minister of Defense:

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

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.'

Hamas will pay increasingly heavy prices

Unheeded:

IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

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.

IDF officers delayed tapping Hamas tactical channel

10/7 inquiries:

Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

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.

Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

In rare ceremony:

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

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.

BG Barak Hiram assumes command - deep in the Gaza Strip

Oct. 7th failures:

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

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.

Gaza Division intelligence officer to step down

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

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.

Accidental tank discharge in Gaza Division

Nir Oz inquiry:

Gaza Division failed, command didn't know what was happening

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.

Gaza Division failed, command didn't know what was happening

'The Sword Is Coming'

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

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.

The dramatic warning before the massacre in the Gaza region

Completely Ignored:

IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

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.

IDF was warned of massacre plan weeks in advance

'I failed in my life's mission'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

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.'

Commander of Gaza Division announced his resignation from IDF

General refused promotion:

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

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.

'Whole command failed, and they punish 1 who acted?'

IDF considering:

Gen. behind shelling in Be'eri not to be promoted

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.

Gen. behind shelling in Be'eri not to be promoted

Defense Minister Gallant:

'Hamas is in great distress, we will reach our goal'

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.

'Hamas is in great distress, we will reach our goal'

IDF Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

Chief of Staff Halevi assured the troops on the ground that they would receive the 'strongest possible fire support.'

'Rules of engagement are there to protect us from ourselves'

Bennett: South enjoying its quietest year in the last 15 years

PM holds security assessment in the Gaza Division, says security stability must be preserved even in times of political instability.

Bennett: South enjoying its quietest year in the last 15 years

Gantz announces more relief for Gaza

Defense Minister tours Gaza Division, says number of Gazan workers allowed into Israel to be increased,

Gantz announces more relief for Gaza

IDF Gaza Division completes major exercise

Military exercise sought to implement lessons IDF learned in May war with Hamas.

IDF Gaza Division completes major exercise

'The ceasefire will last two months, more or less'

Commander of the Gaza Division speaks to residents of Kibbutz Be'eri on the Gaza border, comments on ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

'The ceasefire will last two months, more or less'

IDF chief meets soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi meets with Gaza Division soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration attempt on Saturday.

IDF chief meets soldiers who thwarted terrorist infiltration

'We want to restore calm, but are prepared for large operation'

PM holds Cabinet meeting in IDF Gaza Division headquarters.

'We want to restore calm, but are prepared for large operation'

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

Lieutenant General Aviv Kochavi assesses situation at the Gaza border.

Chief of Staff visits IDF Gaza Division

Chief of Staff instructs to 'maintain readiness' in the south

Eisenkot meets with commanders in Gaza region over military activity of the last few days.

Chief of Staff instructs to 'maintain readiness' in the south

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Head of Southern Command at ceremony for new head of Gaza Division: 'Our advantages over our enemies are clear and tangible.'

'No more eulogies in Gaza area'

Defense Minister:

'We have exhausted all options - time to hit Hamas hard'

Liberman holds security assessment in Gaza region, hinting at disagreements within cabinet. 'I hope cabinet will make the right decision.'

'We have exhausted all options - time to hit Hamas hard'

Gaza Division receives Certificate of Appreciation

IDF Chief of Staff recognizes Gaza Division's dedication, awards it Certificate of Appreciation.

Gaza Division receives Certificate of Appreciation

Netanyahu: We are in battle

PM, defense establishment officials inspect IDF Gaza Division. Netanyahu vows to bring back soldiers, civilians held in Gaza.

Netanyahu: We are in battle

'We need to be ready for the enemy'

Gaza-area units train for the next battle with the Hamas terror organization, preparing for every possible scenario.

'We need to be ready for the enemy'

Netanyahu: There is no Building Freeze

In visit to Gaza region, PM says Hamas 'got the message' and IDF is in control, denies he has been freezing 'settlements.'

Netanyahu: There is no Building Freeze

IDF Commander Says Hamas Terror Tunnels Still Remain

IDF Gaza Division commander reveals IDF was caught off guard by number of attack tunnels into Israel; political echelon delayed action.

IDF Commander Says Hamas Terror Tunnels Still Remain

Gaza Division Commander: Hamas, IDF Cooperate

Gen. Mickey Edelstein, head of the IDF's Gaza Division, admits in Channel 10 interview that Hamas is 'Gaza's cop' - for now.

Gaza Division Commander: Hamas, IDF Cooperate

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Israel is conducting some sort of dialogue with Gaza’s Hamas terrorist rulers, says the head of the IDF’s Gaza Division.

IDF Commander: Israel Holding 'Some Dialogue' with Gaza

Gaza Division Prepared for 'Glatt Kosher' Seder

Gaza Division Rabbi says IDF units are at top level of kashrut – including the most sensitive locations.

Gaza Division Prepared for 'Glatt Kosher' Seder