On October 7, 2023, over 180 terrorists attacked the Gaza border community of Kibbutz Nahal Oz, killing and abducting residents. The local security team and police officers fought back and stopped the first wave of terrorists, but the army took seven hours to arrive. The Israel Defense Forces conducted a probe into the battle, highlighting the heroism of the local security team and the failures of the IDF. The investigation concluded that the IDF failed to protect the residents of Nahal Oz and was unprepared for such an event. Thirteen residents and four security personnel were killed, and eight civilians were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists.