Israel was deeply shocked when Hamas raided three military bases in Jewish settlements around Gaza on October 7, 2023, and took hundreds of soldiers and settlers captive. In the 9 months since the attack, it has been seen that Israel has not fully achieved its stated goals.
Israel’s Intervention Strategy: The Hannibal Protocol
During the ceasefire talks, the Israeli media alleged that there was negligence on the part of the army and intelligence in the events of October 7. It was claimed that Hamas implemented a strategy called the “Hannibal Protocol” to prevent the transfer of prisoners to Gaza.
Shocking Confessions from an Army Official
According to a report by the Haaretz newspaper, an Israeli army official said that the decisions taken during the incident were quick and unplanned. The Israeli army had taken tough measures at the border to stop vehicles heading to Gaza, but he noted that the situation was affected even by its own soldiers.
Neglect and the Cost of Overconfidence
The negligence and overconfidence experienced during the October 7 Operation, which was described as one of the largest military operations in Israel’s history, led to serious investigations afterwards. It was stated that the army and intelligence officials did not make sufficient preparations before the operation and the decisions were taken.
Results and Resignation Processes
According to reports in the Israeli media, investigations were launched within the Israeli army and intelligence units following the events of October 7. However, factors such as the overconfidence of unit commanders and the disabling of old warning systems led to the failure of the operation.
