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Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre

The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file.

The IDF ordered a deeper prove into the killing of six-year-old Palestinian child Hind Rajab, pictured here.
IDF MILITARY ADVOCATE GENERAL Maj.-Gen. Itay Offir seen speaking at the Israel Bar Association's annual conference in Eilat, May 2026.

Rollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive

FILE PHOTO: People and rescue forces work following an Israel strike on a school in Minab, Iran, February 28, 2026.

Pentagon faces scrutiny over lack of details on Minab girls' school strike in Iran

The aftermath of Hamas's terror attack on a residence in Kibbutz Holit during the October 7 massacre, pictured October 26, 2023.

IDF probe: Infiltrating Hamas terrorists devastated Kibbutz Holit on October 7


IDF Oct. 7 probe finds IDF failed to defend Kibbutz Gevim, terrorists failed to infiltrate kibbutz

The military singled out the efforts of the kibbutz's security coordinator for his role in preventing the terror infiltration by continuing to return fire despite being wounded.

Civilians, including journalists, take cover behind cars as IDF soldiers clash with infiltrating terrorists on Highway 34, near Kibbutz Gevim, October 7, 2023.

Fighting alone: Civilian security team prevented Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Magen, probe reveals

The attack on Kibbutz Magen unfolded in three distinct waves beginning at 6:29 a.m., when Hamas launched thousands of rockets across southern Israel.

A packaging facility on Kibbutz Magen that was destroyed on October 7.

IDF Oct. 7 probe uncovers defense flaws, heroic victories in Yiftah Camp against Hamas

The IDF's probe into the events of October 7, 2023, highlighted both key triumphs and failures in the battles near Yiftah Camp, Erez regional command post, and Zikim, preventing Hamas infiltration.

 A VIEW of Zikim Beach

IDF reinforcements prevented 'more severe disaster' on Kibbutz Sufa, Oct. 7 probe finds

Civilians and security forces who fought in the kibbutz showed great bravery, including risking their lives, the probe noted.

IDF soldiers drive near Sufa; illustrative.

IDF: Artillery misfire led to mistaken hit of Gaza church, no punishments for soldiers involved

The incident has led the Catholic Church and many Western allies of Israel to condemn the IDF as having a negligent lack of control over its forces in Gaza.

A view shows the damage at the Holy Family Church which was hit in an Israeli strike on Thursday, in Gaza City July 18, 2025.

IDF failed to protect Ofakim on Oct. 7, leading to death of 33 Israelis, incl. 25 civilians - probe

Security forces in Ofakim, including police officers, armed civilians, and IDF soldiers were motivated to repel Hamas's Nukhba force terrorists, leading to the killing of all 15, the probe noted.

 A women standing beside a memorial monument in Mishor HaGefen neighborhood that was attacked by Hamas terrorists on 7 October massacre, in the southern Israeli city of Ofakim, September 19, 2024.

Oct. 7 probe in Mivtahim reveals military failure, massacre thwarted by small security squad

The probe revealed that a small emergency response squad, along with a single special forces soldier, prevented the massacre in the moshav.

 View of moshav Mivtahim, southern Israel, near the Gaza border. September 13, 2024.

IDF probe: IDF failed to defend Moshav Pri Gan, Israel Police, civilians left to protect themselves

An IDF probe found that the IDF failed to protect Moshav Pri Gan, two IDF units refused to enter the Moshav. The Moshav did not have a functional readiness team and the IDF did nothing about it

ZELDA BURKEY outside her burned-out house: Israel and people worldwide opened their hearts and hands.

Oct. 7 probe: IDF failed mission to protect Kibbutz Erez civilians

The investigation, while finding IDF failures, praised the performance of Kibbutz Erez's security squads.

 Palestinian terrorists at the Erez Crossing during the October 7 Massacre.

Majority of Israelis want a state probe of Oct. 7, think politics preventing one

Over 73% of Israelis think that an investigation, as it is defined by law, should be formed.

 A tour with the families of the abductees in Kibbutz Beeri