Israel had no defense plan for a Hamas invasion

Troops relied on social media to find targets.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 2, 2024 When thousands of Hamas fighters stormed into Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military lacked a plan to respond to a large-scale attack, a Times investigation found. Troops were disorganized and relied on social media to choose targets while residents waited hours for help. Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa/Reuters Here's what was behind the security failure. → Sign up for the Israel-Hamas War Briefing. The latest news about the conflict. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018