Israeli Military Unprepared for Hamas Attack An investigation revealed that the Israeli military was disorganized, relied on social media for targeting, and lacked a plan for a massive Hamas invasion. Troops were slow to respond, leaving civilians to fend for themselves, resulting in roughly 1,200 deaths. The military underestimated the threat, misread intelligence, and failed to recognize the extent of the invasion. Soldiers were ill-prepared, and reserves lacked training for rapid mobilization. Additionally, Hamas strategically impeded the military's response, including targeting their communication and blocking key highways. Ultimately, the military's slow and uncoordinated response was a significant factor in the high casualties.