What went wrong in the October 7 attack on Israel when Hamas militants invaded southern Israel at the Gaza border? In this episode of Israel Face to Face, Susan interviews Elan Isaacson, Eshkol Regional Council Security Chief, who shares his role and responsibilities in protecting and now rebuilding Israeli communities in the south, the reason he says Israel was caught off guard on Octo-ber 7, and his moving, personal testimony of what he experienced.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Elan Isaacson, Security Chief, Eshkol Regional Council
4:56 Why Israel Was Caught Off Guard on October 7
9:12 Elan’s Testimony of October 7
15:52 Lives Lost and Hostages Taken from Eshkol
18:48 Why Israel Must Rebuild
22:26 Wrap-Up

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