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Ex-IDF Commander Reflects on Oct. 7 Failures, Urges State Inquiry
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Three years after the October 7 Hamas attacks, former IDF Southern Command chief Tal Russo stated that the military and the state collapsed, attributing the halt of the assault to civilian and soldier heroism. He expressed frustration over the lack of lessons learned and advocated for a state commission of inquiry to understand the failures. Russo also noted Hamas's transformation from an enemy to a partner and warned of arrogance among leadership.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former IDF Southern Command chief Tal Russo says the military and state collapsed on Oct. 7, 2023.
- Russo believes only civilian and soldier heroism stopped the Hamas attack.
- He advocates for a state commission of inquiry to understand the Oct. 7 failures.
- Russo noted Hamas evolved from an enemy to a partner over time.
- He warned of arrogance among commanders and politicians prior to the attack.
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