The report emphasized that military leadership did not grasp the severity of the situation, which delayed their response and allowed many civilians to be killed or abducted.

An internal investigation by the Israeli army has revealed a 'complete failure' to prevent the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, attributing this to an underestimation of the group's capabilities.

The attacks resulted in approximately 1,218 Israeli deaths, predominantly civilians, and the abduction of 251 hostages, igniting public outrage and protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.

Despite the military's findings, Netanyahu has refrained from taking responsibility, stating he will address the issue only after the war concludes.

The military report indicated that the Gaza Division was quickly overrun, leading to massacres by terrorists in the area.

As negotiations for a ceasefire are set to begin in Cairo on March 2, the outcomes remain uncertain regarding the war's conclusion and the release of remaining hostages.

The inquiry, which spanned 15 months, focused on military perceptions and intelligence failures, with additional investigations planned regarding specific incidents, including a music festival attack.

Following the attack, Israel initiated a military campaign in Gaza, resulting in significant casualties, with reports indicating over 48,000 Palestinian deaths.

Military representatives expressed disbelief at the scale and brutality of the Hamas assault, which exceeded their expectations and preparedness.

In light of these findings, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the Chief of Staff for the Israeli army, has accepted responsibility for the military's shortcomings and plans to resign.

The complexity of the negotiations is heightened by Israel's demands for the complete demilitarization of Gaza, while Hamas insists on maintaining its power post-conflict.

The investigation recommended reforms in military intelligence to foster skepticism and critical assessment of threats, highlighting a failure to question assumptions prior to the attack.