The morning began with news of Trump halting military aid to Ukraine, followed by reports of Russian missile experts visiting Iran. By afternoon, the IDF and Shin Bet released their October 7 investigations, revealing systemic failures. In Netiv Ha'asara, three Hamas terrorists killed 17 civilians while 37 IDF soldiers failed to engage. In Nahal Oz, eight fighters faced 180 terrorists, with locked armories hindering response.
The evening brought an escalating conflict between Netanyahu and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, as the agency's investigation pointed to political leadership's "quiet policy" and Qatari funding enabling Hamas's buildup. Netanyahu's office launched direct attacks on Bar, claiming he "failed completely" and hid the truth about the invasion. The investigations' release follows yesterday's chaos at the Knesset during Netanyahu's speech about establishing a state investigation committee.