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October Council Warns of New Security Failures as Hamas Remains Armed and Active

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October Council Warns of New Security Failures as Hamas Remains Armed and Active
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago

What happened

The October Council's 2026 strategic warning report reveals that Hamas remains armed and active, probing IDF responses along Gaza's border. It highlights a "fear barrier" silencing security personnel from reporting risks and criticizes the Israeli leadership for ignoring multiple pre-war warnings. The council urges commanders to heed ongoing alerts to prevent future attacks.

  • 01Hamas remains armed, recruiting, and testing IDF responses along the Gaza border.
  • 02The October Council's report warns Israel faces serious security risks nearly three years after October 7.
  • 03A 'fear barrier' prevents security personnel from reporting threats due to career and political fears.
  • 04Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly ignored over ten pre-war warnings, dismissing them as exaggerations.
  • 05Council members urge commanders not to ignore warnings to avoid another massacre.
  • 06The report is based on thousands of publications and interviews with security forces and fighters.

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Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
October Council Warns of New Security Failures as Hamas Remains Armed and Active
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
October Council Warns of New Israeli Security Failures Amid Hamas Threat
Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
October Council Warns of Ongoing Security Failures and Hamas Threat Ahead of 2026
YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
October Families Warn Hamas Continues Testing IDF Despite Changes in Tactics

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