IDF Oct. 7 probe of Kerem Shalom Kibbutz: 6 Israelis killed, 10 injured

IDF releases October 7 probe into battle for Kerem Shalom

The cooperation of the forces in the field managed to thwart Hamas's plans to murder and kidnap civilians • The actions of the civil security squad was noted as an example for community defenses

IDF probe: Troops at Kerem Shalom thwarted Hamas plans, saved residents' lives

According to the IDF inquiry into the events of October 7 on Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, the soldiers and local security squad 'acted courageously, hit the enemy and repelled waves of terrorists time after time' - despite army's failure to protect the area

IDF Oct. 7 probe of Kerem Shalom Kibbutz: 6 Israelis killed, 10 injured

The probe found that the tragedy could have been much worse absent some fast-thinking decisions by junior IDF officers and the support of the air force.

Lack of Air Force forces, a parallel attack on a "real" camp that prevented companies from leaving for defense, and 11 breaches in the fence that made it difficult for forces to arrive: Conclusions of the IDF investigation into the battle in Kerem Shalom • About a hundred terrorists attacked the kibbutz in three waves starting at 06:29, the battle ended at 14:00 with no hostages • The heroism of the alert platoon and IDF forces prevented a large…

The IDF failed in its mission to defend the Kerem Shalom sector, according to the IDF investigation into the battle in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom, the kibbutz closest to the Gaza Strip, which was published this morning (Wednesday) after being presented to the kibbutz community, the families of the kidnapped, and the bereaved families. In addition, the investigation states that the army forces fiercely defended the kibbutz throughout the day and stopp…