Senior Shin Bet Commander on October 7 Speaks Out for First Time

A high-ranking female commander within the Shin Bet, who held a pivotal role during the October 7th Hamas attacks, is breaking her silence and speaking publicly for the first time. Previously, her identity and harrowing experiences were classified. The commander, who achieved several firsts for women within the security agency, including heading the Gaza Strip desk and an operational division, will share her account on the "Chasifa" (Exposure) program.

During the unprecedented assault, she found herself in a perilous situation, facing "clear and immediate danger" from morning until late at night. Top Shin Bet officials reportedly grappled with the immense risk she faced, debating whether her death or capture by Hamas would be the greater catastrophe.

In a candid statement, the commander revealed her personal thoughts during the crisis. She stated, "I thought many times what I would say if I were captured. It crossed my mind many times that if I am captured, it must be clear to everyone that I must be killed. Under difficult captivity conditions, I don't know how I would withstand it. No one should try to save me. I must be killed."

Her testimony aims to provide the public with a firsthand perspective from a senior security official involved in the events of October 7th, an account that has been withheld until now. The program is scheduled to air on Keshet 12.