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An internal Israeli military investigation found that the collapse of a border post near Be'eri allowed a Hamas force of 60-80 fighters to break through on October 7, 2023, sparking hours of fighting for the Paga outpost in which 18 soldiers were killed and 22 wounded. The probe concluded troops were unprepared for such a large-scale surprise assault. The findings add to a growing body of internal IDF reviews examining specific failures during the October 7 attack, feeding into broader debates in Israel over accountability and the need for a state commission of inquiry.