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IDF Chief Moves to Implement Oct. 7 Lessons, Backs External Inquiry

Eyal Zamir urges an independent commission to scrutinize political–military decision‑making before the attack.

Overview

  • Zamir presented his summary of the Turgeman expert review to the General Staff and ordered a deputy‑led steering team to oversee implementation.
  • Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Tamir Yadai will head the oversight body charged with integrating the report’s recommendations across the IDF.
  • Maj. Gen. (res.) Roni Numa will lead a dedicated inquiry into why long‑running Hamas warnings known as “Jericho’s Walls” were repeatedly dismissed.
  • The Turgeman review found earlier IDF probes wanting, highlighting the exclusion of the 2018 ‘Jericho’s Walls’ documents as a critical failure.
  • The IDF scheduled a General Staff study day and outlined doctrinal changes prioritizing surprise‑war readiness, stronger intelligence professionalism, and renewed emphasis on ground maneuver.