Hamas breach exposes IDF's pre-Oct. 7 mentality after 22 months of war

Hamas gunmen entered an IDF post near Khan Yunis from a tunnel 40 to 50 meters away, with cameras disabled and no lookouts on that side, wounding three soldiers before 15 attackers were killed.

An Israeli soldier stands next to military vehicles as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, Israel August 18, 2025.

An Israeli soldier stands next to military vehicles as seen from the Israeli side of the Israel-Gaza border, Israel August 18, 2025.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMIR COHEN)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

AUGUST 21, 2025 10:59

Updated: AUGUST 21, 2025 12:57