Hamas terrorists attempted to capture the Israeli military's Gaza Division headquarters on October 7, 2023, but were repelled by IDF soldiers in a lengthy battle. Despite vulnerabilities and lack of defenses, the soldiers' heroism prevented the base's capture. The investigation revealed that the IDF failed to adequately defend the base due to lack of training and preparation.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-vulnerabilities-troops-blocked-capture-of-gaza-division-base-on-oct-7-probe/
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