October Families Warn Hamas Continues Testing IDF Despite Changes in Tactics

Families from the "October Council," advocating for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, released a comprehensive report highlighting current security concerns. The report includes testimonies from observers and soldiers, as well as documents and conversations with security personnel in the Gaza border area. It warns that if those who perceive danger remain afraid to speak out, this constitutes a security failure in itself.

The report stresses that Hamas's operational concept has only changed form but remains influential within the leadership. Based on testimonies from observers in the Gaza sector, it notes that Hamas continues to test the Israel Defense Forces' responses and that in some cases, operational approvals are delayed. The report emphasizes that Hamas has not been dismantled but rather weakened by recent actions.