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November 3, 2023       Share:    

Source: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2023-11-02/ty-article/.premium/bitter-lessons-of-past-wars-inform-fighting-in-israel-hamas-war/0000018b-8ccd-d7a8-afcf-aeeff4a40000

A Report from IDF Headquarters near Gaza

(Ha'aretz) Amos Harel - The rear headquarters of every division and brigade operating in enemy territory is located on the Israeli side of the border. In every such headquarters is a group of staff officers, most of them veteran reservists. Many of them had mobilized on their own initiative on Oct. 7 without waiting for the call-up. Regular units are taking part in the war in Gaza alongside units that are wholly comprised of reservists. In all units more than 100% of soldiers reported for duty, including veterans who have long ceased to serve actively who asked to get back in uniform. Part of the problem of a lack of equipment in the war's first days was due to the unexpectedly large number of soldiers. The intelligence information that reaches them is very detailed, based in part on interrogating Hamas men who were captured in Israel in the first battles three weeks ago. Some 200 terrorists are held by Israel.

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