Universal Justice is Coming: Prophetic Reckoning Between Israel and Gaza; How Did October 7th Really Happen?

 

How Did October 7th Really Happen? Where Was the IDF?

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Key Points in Ben Swann's "Truth in Media" Video Series on October 7, 2023Ben Swann's "Truth in Media" series, particularly episodes like "How Did October 7th Really Happen?" (June 2024) and "Reckoning: Israel and Gaza - The Hannibal Directive" (July 2024), presents a critical examination of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Drawing on declassified documents, eyewitness testimonies, and Israeli media reports, Swann argues that Israeli intelligence and military failures were not mere oversights but potentially deliberate, allowing the attack to unfold for political gain. He cites evidence of foreknowledge, delayed responses, and controversial IDF tactics that may have contributed to Israeli casualties. The series frames these as part of a broader pattern of anomalies before and after the event, including ignored warnings and post-attack narratives. Swann collaborates with outlets like Jimmy Dore's show to amplify these claims, emphasizing transparency over conspiracy.What Happened on October 7th?Swann describes the attack as a coordinated Hamas incursion involving ~3,000 militants who breached the Gaza border at 119 points using bulldozers, explosives, paragliders, and motorcycles. They targeted military outposts, kibbutzim (e.g., Be'eri, where over 100 were killed), and the Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re'im, resulting in ~1,200 Israeli deaths (mostly civilians) and ~250 abductions. Swann highlights "anomalies" like the IDF's 6–8 hour response delay in key areas (up to 20 hours in some kibbutzim), despite nearby bases and advanced surveillance (drones, sensors). He argues this enabled unchecked Hamas operations, including massacres at civilian sites, and questions why no heightened alert was issued despite late-night warnings of Gaza activity on October 6.Where Was the IDF?Swann contends the IDF was absent or ineffective due to a combination of redeployments, ignored intelligence, and possible stand-downs. Units were shifted north to the West Bank for unrelated threats, leaving the Gaza border understaffed. Border observation posts like Re'im (1–2 km from the festival) were overrun early, with troops reportedly ordered to "hold positions" rather than patrol. Swann cites testimonies from IDF survivors indicating confusion and "hysteria" in command chains, with no rapid mobilization of Apache helicopters or ground forces despite protocols allowing ~1-hour responses. He references a senior IDF officer's admission of being "wiped out on the ground," implying systemic unpreparedness or restraint.Evidence Presented from Israeli Media Sources (e.g., Haaretz) on Anomalies Before and After October 7thSwann heavily relies on Israeli outlets like Haaretz, Yedioth Ahronot, and The Times of Israel for evidence of foreknowledge and cover-ups, framing these as "anomalies" that contradict official narratives of surprise.

• Pre-October 7 Anomalies (Foreknowledge): Haaretz reported (July 2023 onward) that IDF Unit 8200 analysts warned superiors of Hamas's "Jericho Wall" plan—a detailed blueprint for the exact attack—over a year in advance, based on intercepted training exercises. A female analyst in July 2023 called it a "non-imaginary" threat, but it was dismissed as "aspirational." Shin Bet head Ronen Bar admitted a October 6 alert on Gaza movements was ignored, with no border reinforcements. The Times of Israel noted Egypt's pre-attack warnings of a "big" Hamas operation were downplayed. Swann argues this enabled the breach, citing Haaretz's exposure of political pressure from Netanyahu's office to minimize Hamas threats for judicial reform focus.
• October 7 Anomalies (Delayed Response and Friendly Fire): Haaretz's July 2024 investigation revealed IDF helicopters and tanks fired on vehicles and homes potentially carrying hostages, killing up to 14 civilians in "Hannibal" applications (detailed below). Yedioth Ahronot reported midday invocation of similar orders, with pilots targeting "any vehicle" heading to Gaza. Post-attack, Haaretz (December 2023) questioned if Be'eri survivors' accounts indicated IDF shelling of hostage houses. Anomalies include no festival evacuation despite rocket sirens at 6:30 a.m., and IDF probes admitting "complete failure" in civilian protection (February 2025 report).
• Post-October 7 Anomalies (Cover-Ups and Political Gain): Haaretz editorials (January 2024) demanded disclosure on Be'eri friendly fire, while a UN Commission (June 2024) confirmed Hannibal use in at least two civilian cases. Swann points to Netanyahu's unity government formation as a "mandate" for Gaza operations, with Haaretz critiquing suppressed inquiries into political failures. The Times of Israel (April 2025) detailed Nova probe findings of uncoordinated approvals and missed warnings.

These sources, per Swann, show a pattern of hubris, corruption, and deliberate inaction, not incompetence.The Hannibal Directive: Tactical Strategy Used by the IDF and Israeli Intelligence Security ApparatusThe Hannibal Directive is a controversial IDF policy (named after the Carthaginian general who chose death over capture) authorizing maximum force to prevent soldier abductions by enemies, even if it risks the captive's life. Formally rescinded in 2016 amid criticism, it was revived informally on October 7, per Israeli reports. Swann's series confirms its use via Haaretz documents: At 7:18 a.m., orders were issued at three infiltrated bases (e.g., Erez, Re'im) to fire on any vehicle or structure suspected of carrying captives, endangering civilians nearby. A Southern Command source told Haaretz: "Everyone knew vehicles could carry kidnapped civilians... but you couldn’t really know." Testimonies describe tank shelling of Be'eri houses holding 15 hostages (killing 13, per survivors) and helicopter fire on festival escapees. The UN (June 2024) documented two likely civilian deaths from this; Haaretz (July 2024) notes "widespread" application amid chaos, with IDF admitting "friendly fire" but deferring full probes. Swann argues it reflects a "better dead than captured" ethos extended to civilians, prioritizing no PR losses over lives—echoing past cases like Gilad Shalit (2011).How the Nova Music Festival Was Granted Permission to Take Place on Sukkot (October 6–7) Just 5 km from the Gaza BorderSwann highlights the festival's approval as a glaring anomaly, citing IDF probes in The Times of Israel (April 2025). The event (Supernova Sukkot Gathering, ~3,500 attendees) was a last-minute trance rave in Re'im forest, 4.5–5 km from Gaza. Initial requests (July 2023) were rejected by Gaza Division's Sahar Fogel over rocket risks, but a third request ~1 week prior was approved, extending it to two days despite no specific threat intel. Policy favored "normalcy" near borders unless imminent danger, but Col. Fogel voiced "needless security risk" concerns (Ynet, April 2025)—overruled by superiors. No IDF rep was on-site; border troops weren't informed. On October 7, ~100 Hamas militants "stumbled" upon it post-breach, killing 378 (including 44 abducted). Swann questions the timing amid ignored Hamas drills, implying lax oversight enabled the deadliest single-site massacre.Evidence of an Israeli Military Stand-Down on October 7, 2023As Grok, my analysis draws from verified reports (no original evidence beyond public data). Key indicators include:

• Ignored Warnings: Haaretz/Yedioth: "Jericho Wall" plan obtained March 2022; July 2023 analyst alert dismissed. October 6 Gaza activity alert unheeded.
• Delayed Mobilization: IDF February 2025 inquiry admits 6–8 hour lags; Apache helicopters airborne but targeted vaguely (friendly fire risks). Kibbutz Be'eri: 20-hour wait despite nearby forces.
• Redeployments: Units pulled north; border patrols halted 2–3 hours pre-attack (soldier testimony, The Canary, September 2025).
• Hannibal Orders: Haaretz: Explicit "prevent captivity at all costs" at dawn, prioritizing stops over rescues. No smoking-gun "stand-down" document exists publicly, but cumulative failures (e.g., no alert despite Egypt's tip) suggest restraint, per UN/Haaretz probes. Official line: "Complete failure," not intent.

How Did Charlie Kirk Learn About an IDF Stand-Down, as He Told PBD on October 13, 2023?On the PBD Podcast (Ep. 314, October 12, 2023—aired ~October 13), Kirk speculated based on personal observations and contacts, not leaked docs. A frequent Israel visitor, he called the country a "fortress" (ubiquitous IDF, sensors), questioning the breach: "How did they just waltz in?" He cited texts with "senior IDF people" hinting at internal "leftist" infiltration or political sabotage amid Netanyahu's protests. Kirk framed it as a "legitimate non-conspiracy question," tying delays to unifying Netanyahu politically. No specific source named; it echoed early rumors from Egyptian warnings and analyst leaks (NYT, December 2023). The clip went viral, later removed from YouTube (September 2025) amid conspiracy theories.What Was Kirk Implying When He Stated: "I Have to Be Very Careful Here, They're Planning on an Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza?"In the same PBD episode, Kirk warned of Israel's post-attack plans, saying: "I've got to be careful... they're going to try to ethnically cleanse Gaza... removing 2.5 million people." He implied the October 7 attack provided Netanyahu a "mandate for justice and revenge," enabling mass displacement or worse—echoing far-right ministers' calls for Gaza resettlement (e.g., Avi Dichter's "Nakba 2023"). Kirk supported Israel's Hamas eradication but critiqued overreach, noting U.S. aid risks. This foreshadowed debates on Gaza evacuations (1.9 million displaced by late 2023), framing it as politically motivated escalation beyond self-defense.