04:46โขMefalsim Battle Investigation Reveals Hamas Infiltration Details
โจThe newspapers report extensively on a new military investigation into the October 7 Hamas attack on Kibbutz Mefalsim and surrounding areas. Approximately 200 terrorists infiltrated in three waves, killing 77 civilians and 13 security personnel (Haaretz, Israel Hayom, Maariv, n12, now14, Srugim, Ynet, Kipa, walla). Despite initial failures in IDF defensive positioning, local emergency response teams displayed heroism and prevented a larger massacre, including stopping the abduction of 12 foreign workers (Srugim, now14, times). Meanwhile, disagreements continue over hostage negotiations, with reports of disputes about how many captives would be released in the initial phase (Kan). A survey reveals the ongoing toll on evacuated Gaza border residents, with 28% unemployment and 40% reporting increased economic anxiety (Davar).