Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - October 5, 2026, 12 AM Eastern

On the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Israel commemorates the victims, with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir acknowledging the military's failure to protect civilians and vowing to implement lessons learned. Forensic findings reveal systematic killing methods used during the attacks, detailing the psychological toll. Meanwhile, security officials report Hamas continues to profit from aid entering Gaza, underscoring ongoing challenges for achieving the non-negotiable goal of full demilitarization.

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Sources:
- ynet - All the News: https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rkb0ayeogl
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1373664
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1373660
- ynet - All the News: https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/r16h4ikizl
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/survey-israelis-feel-more-middle-eastern-less-connected-to-europe-in-wake-of-oct-7/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-910592

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