What Really Happened in Israel's Botched Commando Op in Gaza
Public remembers failed mission by a special IDF force mostly because Hamas uncovered it ■ Newly published army probe unveils how Israel's cover was blown, the evacuation happened and evidence left behind was destroyed
Almost eight months since that painful night in Khan Yunis, the Israel Defense Forces has released the results of its first investigation into the failure of the secret mission of an elite unit whose members were discovered by Hamas fighters. Even now, many details of the preparations for the operation remain under wraps. But the army’s version now allows for a better understanding of the events of that night, which ended with the death of a decorated officer (Lt. Col. M., whose full name and identity is still classified), the wounding of a soldier and the killing of seven Hamas men.