US EditionIDF Failed to Protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, Leading to Death of 33 Israelis, Incl. 25 Civilians
OFAKIM, ISRAEL, JUL 14 – The investigation found no emergency command center or standby squad in Ofakim during the attack that killed 33, with troops arriving over two hours late, military officials said.
- The Israel Defense Forces failed to prevent a terrorist attack in Ofakim on October 7, resulting in the deaths of 33 people, including 25 civilians, according to a military investigation report.
- The IDF was hindered by critical lapses in communication and planning, which contributed to the failure of military response, as stated in the report.
- General Oren Simcha indicated that the closest units were sent to the wrong location, contributing to the late arrival of IDF forces, which reached the area over two hours after the attack began.
- Ofakim Mayor Itzik Danino described the findings of the report as a sobering confirmation of local fears about the attack's severity.
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Military Probe: IDF Unprepared, Arrived Too Late in Deadly Ofakim Assault on Oct. 7
A military investigation released Sunday concluded that serious operational failures—including poor coordination, miscommunication, and delayed deployment—contributed to the IDF’s inability to prevent a deadly Hamas assault on the southern city of Ofakim during the October 7 attacks. The probe, led by Brig. Gen. Oren Simcha, found that 15 Hamas terrorists infiltrated Ofakim around 6:40 a.m., killing 33 people—25 civilians and 8 security personne…
IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians
Security forces in Ofakim, including police officers, armed civilians, and IDF soldiers were motivated to repel Hamas's Nukhba force terrorists, leading to the killing of all 15, the probe noted.
Locals fought Hamas alone on Oct. 7 after IDF failed to act in town of Ofakim, probe finds
'The IDF failed in its mission to defend the city,' the IDF investigation said, noting that the delay in military intervention meant that local forces had to regain control of the southern Israeli town. Lack of shelter in homes was also a key reason Hamas targeted Ofakim, the probe found
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