IDF chief Herzi Halevi admits that the first IDF troops did not reach Kibbutz Nir Oz until after the last terrorists had left. He discusses the lack of intelligence material and the failure to understand the indications of Hamas planning something. The IDF's level of alert was not raised and they erred in their response.

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