October 7 Attack Shatters Israeli Military Myth: A Devastating Blow to Its Invincibility.
On October 7, 2023, H-mas launched a surprise attack that devastated Israeli defenses, exposing critical vulnerabilities. An internal investigation by the Israeli army concluded that it was completely unprepared, with the military admitting to its defeat.
Over 5,000 H-mas fighters infiltrated Israel through land, air, and sea, overwhelming Israel’s Gaza Division. Despite receiving intelligence warnings, Israel’s forces were caught off guard, with only 767 soldiers stationed at the front. Within hours, key military officers were killed, and the command structure collapsed.
The attack shattered Israel’s long-standing perception of military invincibility, as H-mas’s Qassam Brigades gained control of multiple areas.
The army itself accepted responsibility, with senior officials acknowledging the scale of the failure.
