Shocking: Southern Command General rejects proposal to recall Battalion Commanders on October 6

On the night of October 6-7, a suggestion was made by IDF Brigade Commander Col. Ephraim Avni to return battalion commanders to the Gaza Envelope in response to rising tensions. However, Southern Command General, Major General Yaron Finkelman, chose not to approve the recommendation. This development was reported by Yaron Avraham on Channel 12 News.

According to the report, Finkelman rejected the proposal despite receiving troubling data and indications of potential threats starting around 3 a.m. during the early stages of security consultations. By approximately 4 a.m., the decision was finalized not to recall the battalion commanders from their homes. Nonetheless, Col. Avni chose to act independently and took command of the situation on his own.

In response to the report, the IDF spokesperson issued a statement confirming that an investigation into the events leading up to October 7 is underway. The investigation aims to evaluate the decisions made and draw lessons for future operations. The IDF emphasized that once the investigation is complete, the findings will be shared openly with the public.